Treatment

Smoking Cessation Support

Stopping smoking is one of the best decisions you can make for your long-term health, but it can be challenging. Nicotine cravings, stress and established habits often make quitting difficult. Acupuncture may help support your stop-smoking journey by promoting relaxation and overall wellbeing as part of a personalised treatment plan alongside evidence-based smoking cessation support.

Smoking Cessation Support

Conditions commonly treated

  • Nicotine cravings
  • Smoking addiction
  • Stress related to quitting smoking
  • Irritability during smoking cessation
  • Smoking-related lifestyle change
  • Support during quit attempts

Potential benefits

  • Support relaxation during smoking cessation
  • Help manage stress
  • Support overall wellbeing
  • Encourage healthier lifestyle habits
  • Support motivation throughout the quitting process

Treatment process

Your first appointment includes a discussion about your smoking history, previous quit attempts, current health and personal goals. Treatment is tailored to your individual needs and may be combined with lifestyle advice and practical strategies to support smoking cessation.

Treatment support

Why consider acupuncture?

Many people choose acupuncture as part of a comprehensive stop-smoking plan. Treatment aims to promote relaxation, support emotional wellbeing and complement established smoking cessation methods, including behavioural support and nicotine replacement therapy where appropriate.

Patient guidance

Is this treatment suitable for me?

  • Adults who want to stop smoking
  • People preparing for a quit attempt
  • People who have relapsed and want to try again
  • People seeking complementary support alongside NHS Stop Smoking Services

If you are unsure whether acupuncture is appropriate for your condition, this can be discussed during your initial consultation.

Patient guidance

Helpful information