Tobacco and nicotine addiction is classified as a substance use disorder. It’s possible to overcome addiction and quitting is always worth the effort.
After quitting tobacco and nicotine products, you will quickly start to see positive results, and the health risks will decrease over time.
On our website about Nicotine- and smoke-free life, you will find information and support for quitting the use of nicotine products.
We mainly offer advice on quitting nicotine use in Finnish. If you need advice in Swedish or English, please contact us by email to stumppi.tyoryhma@hengitysliitto.fi.
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