Smoking cessation support online in Canada

Smoking cessation means stopping smoking and maintaining a smoke-free routine. Quitting can involve a personal plan, behavioural support and, when appropriate, quit aids recommended by a healthcare provider.

Yes. Eligible adults can complete a private online smoking cessation assessment. A licensed Canadian healthcare provider reviews your health information and decides which next steps may be appropriate.

A quit plan may include a quit date, strategies for cravings and triggers, counselling, and suitable non-prescription or prescription quit aids. The approach depends on your health needs.

Nicotine dependence and everyday habits can make quitting challenging. Routines, stress and social situations may trigger the urge to smoke, even after someone decides to quit.

People may experience nicotine cravings, irritability, changes in mood, trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating or increased appetite. Symptoms vary and generally improve over time.

Consider choosing a date, identifying smoking triggers, telling people who can support you and planning how to respond to cravings. Your healthcare provider can help discuss suitable resources.

Cravings often pass. Some people find it helpful to delay acting on an urge, drink water, practise slow breathing, change activities or speak with a support person or quit coach.

A return to smoking does not mean further quit attempts are pointless. Reflect on what triggered it and discuss whether your plan or support needs to change.

Mood changes can occur during nicotine withdrawal. Tell a healthcare provider if anxiety or low mood becomes concerning, and seek urgent help if you feel at risk of harming yourself.

A healthcare provider can review withdrawal symptoms, medical history and available support options. Depending on individual needs, care may include behavioural strategies, follow-up support or consideration of medication when clinically appropriate.

Phoenix's online smoking cessation assessment is intended for eligible adults in supported Canadian provinces. A licensed Canadian healthcare provider reviews smoking history, other medications and individual health circumstances before recommending next steps.

Share how much you smoke, past quit attempts, your goals, current medications, pregnancy considerations and any relevant mental-health history. Your provider may suggest additional support or a different care pathway.

No. An online assessment does not guarantee a prescription. A licensed Canadian healthcare provider may request additional details, recommend other support or advise an in-person appointment instead.

Not every option is suitable for every person. Safety depends on the product and your health history, other medications and circumstances such as pregnancy. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for individualized advice.

Phoenix's online health assessment is always free. Costs for any prescribed medication and optional products are separate. Applicable consultation and dispensing fees, if any, are explained before you proceed.

Depending on the assessment, your provider may recommend further support, non-prescription options or prescription care. If medication is prescribed, a licensed Canadian pharmacy dispenses it, with discreet delivery available for eligible orders. Prescription renewals need provider review.