Stop Smoking Aids
There are numerous stop smoking aids and medications available to assist
smokers. It’s important to note however, that none of the stop smoking aids or quit
smoking remedies have achieved a 100% success rate.
Cold Turkey
This is often considered the "honorable" way to quit and is often viewed as a test of
will power. Although most smokers would prefer to quit cold turkey, less than 10% of
them will have long term success. Those who are successful using this method
have a strong support system in place, as well as, a realistic sense of what to
expect. These people are sure in their reason for quitting and are mentally and
physically prepared for what may happen. The overall success rate is about 3-6%,
but it is the only quit smoking for free program available.
Nicotine Gum and Lozenges
Nicotine gum is one of the most popular and oldest stop smoking aids on the
market. It comes over the counter without a prescription in two strengths - 2 and 4
mg's. The 4 mg strength may be more effective and is often the first choice of
someone attempting nicotine replacement. More
The Nicotine Patch (transdermal nicotine)
The nicotine patch is another form of nicotine replacement therapy. It is available
over the counter without a prescription. It allows a steady absorption of nicotine
through the skin. It maintains levels of nicotine in the body which are very similar to
traditional smoking. More
Nicotine Nasal Spray
The nicotine nasal spray was approved by the FDA in 1997. Each spray contains 0.5
mg of nicotine and a single dose is considered 1 spray per nostril. The spray is
quickly absorbed into the body and has been described as the “most like a
cigarette” in how it makes a person feel quickly satisfied. More
Nicotine Inhaler
Each inhaler contains 10mg of nicotine. Doses may be prescribed between 4-16
inhalers a day. Because this mode of therapy requires so much hand to mouth
motion, it may be ideal for those people who find themselves needing to do
something with their hands. More
Zyban® (Bupropion)
Bupropion was the first non-nicotine containing medication approved as a stop
smoking aid. It was first originally introduced as Wellbutrin®, an anti-depressant.
Zyban® went on to be developed and marketed specifically as a stop smoking aid.
More
Chantix® (Varenicline)
Chantix® is available by prescription only and was approved by the FDA in 2006 with
tremendous excitement as it showed dramatic success over the previous stop
smoking aids. However, safety concerns have tempered that early enthusiasm.
More
Support Groups
Although, the medical community has provided some successful medications, there
seems to be a synergistic effect when you combine them with support groups. Part
of the process early on is identifying what leads a person to smoke. More
Hypnosis/Acupuncture
Hypnosis and acupuncture are considered alternative methods to traditional stop
smoking aids and have enjoyed many levels of varying popularity. Currently, there is
a boon on the Internet touting the benefits of these methods. However, scientific
support has been...More
Emerging Therapies
There are many new smoking cessation tools therapies being evaluated. Some are
investigated clinically and some are simply thrown on the market to see if the
consumer will buy it. One thing is for sure though, as our knowledge of human
physiology grows, the current-day medications and therapies will become more
successful. More
Placebo Effect Interventions
There are many new smoking cessation tools therapies being evaluated. Some are
investigated clinically and some are simply thrown on the market to see if the
consumer will buy it. One thing is for sure though, as our knowledge of human
physiology grows, the current-day medications and therapies will become more
successful. More
There are numerous stop smoking aids and medications available to assist
smokers. It’s important to note however, that none of the stop smoking aids or quit
smoking remedies have achieved a 100% success rate.
Cold Turkey
This is often considered the "honorable" way to quit and is often viewed as a test of
will power. Although most smokers would prefer to quit cold turkey, less than 10% of
them will have long term success. Those who are successful using this method
have a strong support system in place, as well as, a realistic sense of what to
expect. These people are sure in their reason for quitting and are mentally and
physically prepared for what may happen. The overall success rate is about 3-6%,
but it is the only quit smoking for free program available.
Nicotine Gum and Lozenges
Nicotine gum is one of the most popular and oldest stop smoking aids on the
market. It comes over the counter without a prescription in two strengths - 2 and 4
mg's. The 4 mg strength may be more effective and is often the first choice of
someone attempting nicotine replacement. More
The Nicotine Patch (transdermal nicotine)
The nicotine patch is another form of nicotine replacement therapy. It is available
over the counter without a prescription. It allows a steady absorption of nicotine
through the skin. It maintains levels of nicotine in the body which are very similar to
traditional smoking. More
Nicotine Nasal Spray
The nicotine nasal spray was approved by the FDA in 1997. Each spray contains 0.5
mg of nicotine and a single dose is considered 1 spray per nostril. The spray is
quickly absorbed into the body and has been described as the “most like a
cigarette” in how it makes a person feel quickly satisfied. More
Nicotine Inhaler
Each inhaler contains 10mg of nicotine. Doses may be prescribed between 4-16
inhalers a day. Because this mode of therapy requires so much hand to mouth
motion, it may be ideal for those people who find themselves needing to do
something with their hands. More
Zyban® (Bupropion)
Bupropion was the first non-nicotine containing medication approved as a stop
smoking aid. It was first originally introduced as Wellbutrin®, an anti-depressant.
Zyban® went on to be developed and marketed specifically as a stop smoking aid.
More
Chantix® (Varenicline)
Chantix® is available by prescription only and was approved by the FDA in 2006 with
tremendous excitement as it showed dramatic success over the previous stop
smoking aids. However, safety concerns have tempered that early enthusiasm.
More
Support Groups
Although, the medical community has provided some successful medications, there
seems to be a synergistic effect when you combine them with support groups. Part
of the process early on is identifying what leads a person to smoke. More
Hypnosis/Acupuncture
Hypnosis and acupuncture are considered alternative methods to traditional stop
smoking aids and have enjoyed many levels of varying popularity. Currently, there is
a boon on the Internet touting the benefits of these methods. However, scientific
support has been...More
Emerging Therapies
There are many new smoking cessation tools therapies being evaluated. Some are
investigated clinically and some are simply thrown on the market to see if the
consumer will buy it. One thing is for sure though, as our knowledge of human
physiology grows, the current-day medications and therapies will become more
successful. More
Placebo Effect Interventions
There are many new smoking cessation tools therapies being evaluated. Some are
investigated clinically and some are simply thrown on the market to see if the
consumer will buy it. One thing is for sure though, as our knowledge of human
physiology grows, the current-day medications and therapies will become more
successful. More
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