Jump to full article: Newcastle upon Tyne Sunday Sun (uk), 2009-10-11
Author: Coreena Ford, Sunday Sun
Intro: HEALTH worker Roweena Bassett has become a billboard star after admitting swapping her cigarette addiction for another vice . . . shoes.
The health worker packed in a 30-a day habit two years ago, alongside her husband Graeme, just as the smoking ban was coming into effect.
Roweena, of North Shields, North Tyneside, was delighted to put the boot in on her nicotine habit . . . but she soon developed a completely new craving for shoes. . . .
“All in all, quitting smoking changed my life. I’m not dependent on my addiction anymore and am not thinking about my next cigarette. It’s not just my health that’s improved but my confidence and self esteem.”
NHS Stop Smoking Services in the North East are 10 years old this month and have helped 175,000 people to quit in the last decade, some of whom star in the new campaign.
Ailsa Rutter, of Fresh - Smoke Free North East, added: “It’s incredible that so many people who quit now want to share their stories in the hope it will inspire others.
“The overriding message from all of them is that they are loving life smokefree, have more money and energy. Their families are also delighted they’ve quit.”
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