CAUSES OF SMOKING
Leading causes of smoking
In many cases, a person may start smoking socially or as a one-time occurrence, but due to the highly addictive nature of nicotine, they find it difficult to limit their use.
When the frequency of smoking increases, the body craves nicotine more regularly, often resulting in a steady rise in the number of cigarettes smoked daily.
Learn more about the leading causes of smoking and the effective treatments available for a healthier future.
What causes smoking?
Although there is no one specific cause for smoking, some of the most common reasons why someone smokes include:
- Peer pressure
- Self-medication
- Genetic predisposition
- Stress or anxiety
- Social surroundings
- Parental influence
- Media influence
- Risk-taking behaviour
Learn more about the benefits of quitting smoking.
It’s time to look after your health
Regardless of what caused a person to begin smoking, several effective treatments are available to aid in quitting smoking.
At hub.health, we have a team who are dedicated to helping people quit smoking. Start a conversation with our team today and take the first step toward a healthier you.
Frequently asked questions
hub.health uses a secure digital health platform to provide discreet and convenient access to smoking treatments from an Australian based team of medical experts.
After completing the online questionnaire, a hub.health clinician will determine if you’re a candidate for nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). If you’re successful, we’ll organise fast delivery to your door. If your assigned practitioner identifies a potential risk in issuing NRT treatment, they’ll likely refer you to an in-person GP for further review.
In most cases, nicotine replacement therapy is the most effective treatment for quitting smoking. Although the body still receives nicotine through a different dispersal method, it is a controlled, low-dose release that is only used for a short period to assist in the symptoms associated with nicotine withdrawal.
If you feel the urge to smoke within 30 minutes of waking in the morning or smoke more than ten cigarettes daily, you will likely develop nicotine dependence. For patients that align with this category, NRT is recommended to quit smoking.
At hub.health, our medical team provides the highest standard of healthcare, assessing each patient individually. It will not be issued if our team determines a potential risk related to a specific smoking treatment. Your assigned medical practitioner may provide recommendations for the next steps, including in-person GP visits for further assessment.
Once your treatment has been paid for, we will ship with express delivery to anywhere in Australia, meaning your package should arrive within 1-3 days. Your product is shipped in an Australia Post package, which means it will be completely discreet.
Of course! If you log into your profile and head to the ‘Products’ tab, you will see a ‘Manage Treatment’ button. Click this and you’ll see the ability to send a message to your clinician. If you’re having any issues, just drop us a line at [email protected]
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