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About Stop Smoking Guru

Stop Smoking Guru is an independent information resource for people who want to stop smoking, and for the people who care about them.

The site first appeared in 2007 as a long letter from Tony, a former smoker who quit the year his father died of lung cancer. That letter sold an e-book. The e-book is long gone, and nothing is sold here now. What we kept is the letter itself, on the home page, and Tony's voice: a former smoker talking to smokers as intelligent adults, without lectures or scare tactics. “Tony” is the site's narrator and pen name. He has no medical qualifications and doesn't claim any.

What we cover

• Tony's Story: the original letter, expanded into chapters.
• How to Quit: methods, treatments, cravings, weight, relapse and money.
• Body & Health: addiction, withdrawal and recovery.
• Smoke-Free Casino: casino smoking rules, Las Vegas trips, poker rooms and nightlife triggers.

How we write health content

Our health guides summarise the general consensus of public health bodies such as the World Health Organization, the UK's NHS and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and large research reviews. We use cautious language where evidence is uncertain, and we never promise guaranteed results. This site is general information and not medical advice; talk to your doctor or pharmacist about medicines and health conditions.

We are not affiliated with any health service, manufacturer, casino or app mentioned on the site. Names and trademarks belong to their owners.

Questions or corrections: contact me.