April 25, 2004

2day u quit: smokers find new ally

In Australia, NSW Health is trialling an online quitting program in which smokers can sign up to receive personalised text messages and emails to help kick the habit, according to smh.

"Messages, which will be sent in a four-month period to keep the smoker on track, include: "Rmbr - not even 1 puff!". "Congrats! 1 whole wk smoke free! Go for it!" And, "U champ. 3 mths a non-smoker. Looking good, feeling good". "