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 Reasons to quit smoking
Your Health
Health concerns usually top the list of reasons people give for quitting smoking. About half of all smokers who continue to smoke will end up dying from a smoking-related illness. Nearl..
 Stop smoking programs things to know
What to Look for in a Stop-Smoking Program
Stop smoking programs are designed to help smokers recognize and cope with problems that come up during quitting and to provide support and encouragement..
 Help giving up smoking
Some people are able to quit on their own, without the help of others or the use of medicines. But for many smokers, it can be hard to break the social and emotional ties to smoking while getting over..
 Nicotine gum to help quitting smoking(nicotine polacrilex)
Nicotine gum is a fast-acting form of replacement that acts through the mucous membrane of the mouth. It can be bought over-the-counter without a prescription. It comes in 2 mg and 4 mg strengths.
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 Nicotine inhalers to help quitting smoking
Nicotine inhalers: Introduced in 1998, inhalers are available only by prescription. The nicotine inhaler is a plastic tube with a nicotine cartridge inside. When you puff on the inhaler, the cartridge..
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 Social smoking facts
Social Acceptance
Smoking is less socially acceptable now than it was in the past.
Most workplaces have some type of smoking restrictions. Some employers even prefer to hire nonsmokers. Studies..
 Nicotine replacement therayp help
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
As mentioned earlier, the nicotine in cigarettes leads to actual physical dependence, which can cause unpleasant symptoms when a person tries to quit. Nicotine replacem..
 Nicotine patches to help quitting smoking(transdermal nicotine systems)
Patches provide a measured dose of nicotine through the skin. As the nicotine doses are lowered by switching patches over a course of weeks, the tobacco user is weaned off nicotine. Patches can be pur..
 Nicotine nasal spray to help quitting smoking
Nicotine nasal spray: The nasal spray delivers nicotine quickly to the bloodstream as it is absorbed through the nose. It is available only by prescription.
The nasal spray immediately relieves wit..
 Nicotine lozenges for giving up smoming
Nicotine lozenges: These are the newest form of NRT on the market. The FDA recently approved the first nicotine-containing lozenge as an over-the-counter aid in smoking cessation. As with nicotine gum..
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