Germany had been a lone hold-out against anti-smoking regulations in Europe until the start of 2008, when smoking was prohibited in bars, restaurants and public buildings, except in designated smoking rooms. There is no better time to quit and anyone from your family doctor to your health insurance company will be happy to help you find the right programme. Alternative healthcare professionals also offer various methods for giving up – just ask an alternative or natural medicine specialist. Pharmacies also stock nicotine patches.