Smokers unlikely to quit with just willpower, say researchers

Those using e-cigarettes, medication or heated tobacco products are more likely to successfully give up smoking

A million smokers a year in England try to quit by employing methods with little chance of success, according to new research.

Almost half (49%) of all those trying to give up greatly reduced their chances of success by relying on willpower or over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products such as gum and patches.

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