Assess your nicotine dependence

Nicotine is the addictive chemical found in cigarettes, it is the substance that makes you want to keep smoking. If you're considering quitting smoking, it's important to understand the level of your nicotine dependency in order to prepare for and manage any withdrawal symptoms you may experience. The quiz below is designed to help you assess your level of nicotine dependency and provide you with personalised feedback on how to approach quitting smoking. So, take a few minutes to complete the following questions and discover your level of nicotine dependency.

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8 - 10 High to very high dependence   

Your answers indicate you may have a high addiction to nicotine, but don’t worry, you can quit! A great place to start is chatting to your doctor or pharmacist to find out if nicotine replacement therapy is right for you. For free, personalised quitting advice, talk to the Quitline by phone or webchat. You can also read more about quit methods and then figure out what’s right for you.

Craving a hit of nicotine might not be the only reason you find yourself reaching for a cigarette.

Do you have a cigarette when you are stressed, during ‘me time’, with your morning coffee or while watching TV? Your emotions and habits can also trigger cravings.

Take a look at these common triggers to smoke and you will find some simple lifestyle changes that can help you beat your cravings and increase your chances of quitting.

5 - 7  Medium to high dependence 

Your answers indicate that you may have a moderate addiction to nicotine. Get started by chatting to your doctor or pharmacist to find out if nicotine replacement therapy is right for you. For free, personalised quitting advice, talk to the Quitline by phone or webchat or download the MyQuitBuddy app. You can also read more about quit methods and then figure out what’s right for you.

Craving a hit of nicotine might not be the only reason you find yourself reaching for a cigarette.

Do you have a cigarette when you are stressed, during ‘me time’, with your morning coffee or while watching TV? Your emotions and habits can also trigger cravings.

Take a look at these common triggers to smoke and you will find some simple lifestyle changes that can help you beat your cravings and increase your chances of quitting.

3 - 4  Low to medium dependence

Your answers indicate that you may have a low to moderate addiction to nicotine. Get started by reading about the different quit methods and then figure out what’s right for you.  For free, personalised quitting advice, talk to the Quitline by phone or webchat or download the MyQuitBuddy app.

Craving a hit of nicotine might not be the only reason you find yourself reaching for a cigarette.

Do you have a cigarette when you are stressed, during ‘me time’, with your morning coffee or while watching TV? Your emotions and habits can also trigger cravings.

Take a look at these common triggers to smoke and you will find some simple lifestyle changes that can help you beat your cravings and increase your chances of quitting.

1 - 2  Low dependence

Your answers indicate that you may have a low addiction to nicotine. You still have a higher risk of cancer and other smoking-related illnesses, but you are in a great position to quit smoking immediately. Get started here.

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