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Should You Take Medication to Help You Quit Smoking?
Prescription drugs can double your chances of quitting successfully
If you're struggling to quit smoking, medication can be an effective treatment option. More research on prescription medicine is still needed, but studies show that both varenicline (Chantix) and bupropion (Zyban) reduce withdrawal symptoms in smokers trying to kick the habit. Read More
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 symptomscraving, 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








