Nicotine, the addictive substance in cigarettes, is what makes quitting smoking a challenge. Nicotine addiction has historically been one of the hardest addictions to break. Fortunately, there are ways to make the work easier.
The Cochrane Library, a database that summarizes and interprets that result of medical research, say nicotine replacement therapy (nicotine in the form of chewing gum, patches or inhalers), intervention from doctors, and individual and group counselling are effective means to stop smoking. Aversion therapy, acupuncture, hypnotherapy and exercise have uncertain results. Herbs are not mentioned, although lobelia – an herb popularly used in smoking cessations programs – is not considered effective.
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