Stop smoking aids
The simplest stop smoking aid is your own motivation and determination. If you're not determined to give up smoking, no pill, nicotine replacement product, hypnosis session or herb will help you. However they can be a great help and almost double your chance of giving up smoking for good.
Nicotine replacement products
There are several nicotine replacement products available on the market. Nicotine replacement products help reduce the withdrawal symptoms when quitting. A measured dose of nicotine is released into the bloodstream, this is less than your body gets from smoking a cigarette, but they do help reduce cravings.
The following nicotine replacement products are available on the market and can be purchased at most pharmacies:
- Nicotine patch
- Nicotine gum
- Nicotine inhaler
- Nicotine lozenges
- Nicotine nasal spray
Hypnosis
Hypnosis puts people into an altered state of consciousness where they are more open to suggestion. If you would like to try hypnosis to quit smoking, you can find a local certified hypnotherapist, buy a book on self hypnosis or purchase a hypnosis audio CD or download.
Zyban
Zyban (Bupropion hydrochloride) is originally an anti-depressant. Users of this drug reported a loss of interest in smoking, which is how zyban was discovered as a stop smoking pill. To get zyban you will need a prescription from your doctor.
Many people wonder if they can stop smoking with prozac or other anti-depressants, but so far zyban is the only anti-depressant that is known to help people stop smoking.
Chantix
Chantix is a stop smoking pill that blocks nicotine receptors in the brain, which reduces the cravings when you quit smoking and if you smoke while on the pill you wont experience the same satisfaction. If you want to try chantix to quit smoking, you must get a prescription from your doctor.
Other quit smoking aids
- Laser therapy
- Acupuncture
- Herbs
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