Quit Smoking Aids
There are many products to help you quit
smoking.
While any of these quit smoking aids themselves or in
combination can help you to quit smoking, none of them can 100% guarantee
success. They can greatly ease the cessation process, but you must first be
determined to quit smoking. Assuming that you've made the decision to quit
smoking and the determination to do so is there, let’s take a look at what
some of the most popular and accessible quit smoking aids available.
Nicotine Replacement Stop Smoking
Aids
Cigarettes contain the addictive substance – nicotine. It's
the nicotine in cigarettes that is one of the main reasons why quitting is so
hard. A nicotine replacement therapy works on the principle of replacing
cigarette nicotine with nicotine from another source. After your body receives
its daily nicotine dose, you have less cassation symptoms and this leaves you
more stress-free time to cope with the behavioral side of quitting
smoking.
There are various forms of nicotine replacement therapy
products. For example, nicotine gum such as
Nicorette
Nicotine Gum  is
a very popular stop smoking aid and widely used by ex-smokers. You don't need a
prescription for nicotine gum and all you need to do is to chew the gum
whenever you have a desire for a cigarette. These gums contain nicotine that is
released in your body when chewing.
There are also Lozenges which
are a popular quit smoking aid that comes in the form of a convienient small
candy to help you quit smoking.
The nicotine patch is another stop smoking aid
based on nicotine replacement therapy. The patches are usually transparent and
invisible when put under clothes. They should be placed over clean skin
anywhere between your neck and waist. The nicotine patch releases small amounts
of nicotine – enough for your brain to think you are smoking but without
the dangerous effect of the rest cigarette ingredients. There are various
patches available – some should stay for 12-16 hours, others should be
changed at every 24 hours.
Stop smoking pill
The same medicine developed
to treat depression is also a great stop smoking product. Zyban is a popular
quit smoking pill that many ex-smokers
find extremely useful. It doesn’t contain nicotine so it’s good if
you are unable to use nicotine products. You should ask your doctor for a
prescription in order to buy Zyban and you should start taking it one of two
weeks before your quit smoking date.
Quit smoking injection
Quit smoking injections
are a very popular and highly successful way to quit smoking. The one-time
stop smoking injection is considered
to give above a 70-80% chance to quit smoking permanently. Essentially, it
blocks the nicotine receptors in your brain and can help you forget about
cigarettes completely leaving you with no desire to smoke.
Laser Stop Smoking Aids
Laser therapy is an
advanced stop smoking method that is a well-known and successful way to quit
smoking. The therapy employs ancient Chinese acupuncture techniques –
specific points of your body are stimulated with low-level (also called cold)
lasers. This results in increased endorphin production that reduces cravings
and post-smoking symptoms. Laser treatments give very good results especially
when they are combined with a correct behavior therapy.
Alternative Stop Smoking Aids
Many people who
want to quit smoking are hesitant to use any form of chemical substances or
they have a medical condition does not allow the use of nicotine replacement
therapy products (people with heart problems, diabetes, stomach problems,
pregnant or breast-feeding women, etc). The good news is that there is a stop
smoking aid for those people as well.
Herbal products
If you
prefer a natural quit smoking product, there are many herbal products available
that are a very efficient alternative that will reduce the cigarette cravings,
the cessation symptoms, and help you to quit smoking.
There are herbal
pills and drops available that work on the same principle as many chemical
pills. Some herbal teas also help reduce the cravings. When you feel like a
smoke, have a cup of tea instead. There are also herbal cigarettes that can
help with the something in your hands habit. Herbal cigarettes look the same as
nicotine cigarettes but do not contain the nicotine or tar.
Acupuncture
Many people prefer the traditional Chinese
acupuncture practice rather than laser therapy as it is a non-medical treatment
that does not include any use of chemical or herbal medications.
Quit
Smoking Hypnosis
Stop smoking
hypnosis is a very natural process that many people find soothing and
relaxing. Recent studies show that hypnosis has proved beneficial in a large
number of cases.
For the greatest success to permanently quit smoking,
you'll want to combine the quit smoking product you're using with a good
behavior therapy. This will help you realize and fully understand why you need
to quit smoking and will help you better organize your life to exclude
smoking.
Regardless of the quit smoking aid you try, you should
always consult your doctor in advance who will be able to recommend the best
product and prescribe for you the best medical treatment in accordance with
your health conditions. He can also provide you with follow up checks and
re-adjust your quit smoking therapy accordingly.
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