How to Quit Smoking:Medications That Can Help
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Drugs Can Help You Quit Smoking
Only 5% to 10% of smokers who try to quit succeed. For the rest, the quick onset of withdrawal symptoms—craving, irritability, hunger, and headache—is too much; the brain begins to raise hell and demand a fresh dose of nicotine, which binds to certain receptors and causes the pleasurable release of dopamine... Read More
Nicotine Replacement: Can Patches and Gum Stop You From Lighting Up?
Over-the-counter options
Mulling over a method to help you quit? Over-the-counter nicotine-replacement products may help you overcome your cravings.
There are affordable options available at your local pharmacy, including the patch, gum, and lozenges. Inhalers and nasal sprays are also available by prescription... Read More
