Are you considering a change in your life? What if #MoisSansTabac were your starting point?
Every November, the #MoisSansTabac (Tobacco-Free Month) campaign brings together thousands of participants around a common challenge: saying no to tobacco for 30 days. Placed under the auspices of the Ministry of Health and run by Santé publique France in partnership with Tabac Info Service, this national campaign invites everyone to take stock of their relationship with cigarettes and to embark on a supported quitting process, both individual and collective.
More than just a simple awareness campaign, the Smoke-Free #Month is part of an ambitious public health strategy aimed at sustainably reducing the prevalence of smoking in France by promoting a positive and supportive approach.
A worrying social normalisation
Tobacco addiction is now recognised as a complex addiction that involves both neurobiological, psychological, and behavioural mechanisms. Deeply rooted in every layer of our society, it has become much more than just a habit over the years: a true cultural ritual shared by everyone, from the youngest to the oldest, transcending social origins.
In 2023, nearly 15.6 million adults were estimated to be smokers, which is about 27 % % of the adult population. This is an alarming figure that testifies to the persistence of a habit that everyone is aware of the risks associated with.
Understanding tobacco addiction
Nicotine addiction acts as a vicious cycle by constantly activating the pleasure circuits of our brain. This chronic stimulation maintains sustained activation of the reward circuits, triggering the release of dopamine and other neurotransmitters. As a result, we end up lighting a cigarette almost mechanically, whether to calm a sense of deprivation or to relieve a hint of anxiety.
But behind this seemingly insignificant gesture lie very real consequences. Every year in France, tobacco causes the death of more than 75,000 people — an alarming figure that highlights the scale of the phenomenon. This observation highlights an essential truth: to permanently break free from cigarettes, willpower alone is not enough; appropriate support is often indispensable to break this cycle of addiction.
#MoisSansTabac: a collective challenge to stop smoking
Launched in 2016, the Smoke-Free #Month is directly inspired by the British model Stoptober, which has proven its effectiveness beyond the English Channel. The concept is based on a simple yet compelling idea: by stopping smoking for thirty days, one’s chances of permanently quitting are multiplied by five. Thanks to the collective momentum and well-structured support, this national initiative turns November into a real springboard towards a life without cigarettes.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of participants take on this challenge, supported by healthcare professionals, associations and a vast community of smokers who share the same goal. According to a study by Santé publique France published in October 2021, this initiative motivated nearly 1.8 million people to try to quit smoking between 2016 and 2019. A wonderful demonstration of what can be achieved when we come together around a common cause!
Together, let us rethink dependence
At LaserAddict, we are aware that each person experiences stopping smoking in a different way. That is why we have chosen to combine a scientifically proven approach with attentive listening to each case, in order to fully understand your situation and provide the best possible support in your smoking cessation process.
#MoisSansTabac represents an ideal opportunity to rethink our relationship with cigarettes. It’s the time to understand what drives us to smoke and to find suitable solutions to deal with it.
Understanding your daily habits, what triggers your smoking urges, your lifestyle, or your way of reacting to stress… This requires behavioural management, medical support, and the use of a targeted technological method. Thanks to this personalised approach, the gentle laser and reflex auricular therapy are not just simple tools; they are powerful levers to help you regain your autonomy and confidence in your ability to quit smoking.
A month without tobacco, for a life full of breath
The Smoke-Free #Month is not an end in itself, but rather a starting point.
This is an opportunity to continue a long-term approach to your wellbeing, whether by gradually reducing your nicotine consumption, or simply by establishing new lifestyle habits.
Because the key to change lies in patience and self-listening: progress at your own pace, without guilt, and let each step bring you a little closer to a life free of tobacco.
The LaserAddict team 
