As Gingernut said, clamping down on smoking is one of the government's "biggies" at the moment. I went to my GP few months back to sick assistance to stop the ciggies. I got free (only 5,00 GBP) prescription for Nicotine patches, which is an excellent deal when you consider the average price of a 1 week supply being more than £ 20,00 ! Also I got support from my GP's surgery and got to meet the nurse every 2 weeks to have my progress followed up. I have to say that the support was a much needed help , I am now in my 4th month of "nicotineless" life and have to say I love every minute of it
. I suggest you pay a visit to your GP. He/She will help you. SF