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Q What is nicotine withdrawal?
Dr. Michael Roizen
 
Nicotine withdrawal is the period of time, usually lasting a few days to a week, when smokers who quit experience uncomfortable symptoms. Nicotine is a highly addictive drug - just as addictive as cocaine - and you'll start to feel withdrawal symptoms... More
Dr. Mehmet Oz
 
Nicotine withdrawal is not pretty. It is the unpleasant physical and mental symptoms you develop when you stop smoking. Cigarette smoke contains nicotine, a powerful and addictive substance. Most people don't realize it, but addiction to nicotine... More
Dr. Robin Miller
 
Nicotine withdrawl occurs when a person stops smoking completely or cuts back drastically on the amount that they smoke.  Symptoms can include intense cravings for cigarettes, irritability, headache, trouble sleeping, and an increase in... More
Q Are there any medications or treatments for helping me get off nicotine?
Dr. Kelly Traver
 
There are nicotine replacement treatments (patches and gums) and even inhaling devices and nasal sprays. There are also temporary medications that can increase your odds of getting off nicotine. They work partly by replenishing dopamine levels in your... More
Begabati Lennihan RN CCH
 
Yes, there are some excellent natural medications which can be used instead of conventional medications if you prefer. First you need a natural product to reduce your addiction to nicotine, then with a natural product to clear the tar out of your lungs.... More
Q How can I quit smoking?
Dr. Mehmet Oz
 
You know smoking is bad for your health, but you find it hard to quit. Watch the video for tips on getting smoke-free for life. More
American Dental Association
 
Following are 10 tips to stop smoking: 1) Make a list of your own personal reasons for quitting. 2) Set a date to quit in the near future and stick to it. Choose a "low stress" time to quit. 3) Build a support network. Ask for the help of your... More
Dr. Dean Ornish
 
Feeling isolated and alone can lead to self-destructive behaviors like smoking. If we can begin to address the problem at that level, far enough back in the causal chain, then it becomes easier to let go of behaviors that harm us.   Setting up... More
Q What are some products that could help me quit smoking?
Dr. Jill Grimes
 
There are many products that can help you quit smoking. Here are some cessation aids, listed in alphabetical order: Bupropion SR (Wellbutrin SR) -- This is an antidepressant that works via unknown mechanisms to decrease your desire for smoking.... More
Begabati Lennihan RN CCH
 
There are some excellent natural products available which can be used instead of conventional medications for those who prefer  the natural approach. First you need a natural product to reduce your addiction to nicotine, then with a natural product... More
Q What is the cheapest option to manage my nicotine addiction?
Dr. Mehmet Oz
 
Whatever option you pick to help you kick the habit will still be cheaper than continuing to buy cigarettes. If you want to see how much you'll save, put the money you would have spent on cigarettes into a cookie jar and watch it grow. You may be... More
Honor Society of Nursing (STTI)
 
The cheapest way for you to quit smoking is absolutely free -- going cold turkey. Making the commitment to stop smoking without medication costs you nothing but willpower. But quitting cold turkey is difficult for most people -- fewer than 3% of... More
Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
 
The least expensive option for smoking cessation is obviously to quit “cold turkey," but unfortunately this is usually not as effective as other methods. The addition of tobacco cessation counseling can be fairly inexpensive and quite... More
Q What treatments exist to help me quit smoking?
Dr. Mehmet Oz
 
We have a lot of treatments in our black bags to help you quit cigarettes. On the support side, you can arrange one-on-one or group counseling. Programs can be tailored specifically for you, or you can partake in universal step-by-step programs.... More
Dr. Robert S Kaufmann
 
Chantix is the newest option to quit smoking.  it helps to tell your brain to quit smoking.  It requires 3 months of meds.  other options are nicotine supplements which come in patch or gum.  it helps you decrease your craving and... More
 Michael Lau
 
One type of treatment involves scheduled smoking. This strategy includes reducing an individual’s nicotine intake gradually over a period of a few weeks by getting nicotine users to agree t increase the time between cigarettes for example. The... More

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