Assistance for those looking to quit
Italy has introduced laws banning smoking in enclosed public places to combat the issues of second-hand smoke and to encourage people to quit smoking. To assist current smokers who want to quit this habit the Italian National Health Service provides several cessation programs and services. In 2022, there were 223 anti-smoking facilities to support smokers in Italy. The most common services provided by these facilities are individual counseling, drug medication, group and individual psychotherapy.Alternatives to traditional cigarettes
Electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTP) have emerged as forms of smoking devices seen as an alternative to traditional cigarettes. The main users of e-cigarettes in Italy are younger individuals, between 18 and 24 years, and male. According to a 2019 survey conducted in Italy, roughly 69 percent of HTP users and nearly 60 percent of e-cigarette users expressed no intention of quitting this habit in the near future. In terms of the influence on health, most Italians did not perceive a significant difference between traditional cigarettes and novel smoking devices.
