Quit Smoking 101: Lesson 5 - Quit Smoking Aids

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Quit Smoking 101 Lesson 5 - Quit Smoking Aids From Terry Martin, your Guide to Smoking Cessation Far and away, the best quit aid on the planet is your own determination to stop smoking. If you aren't motivated and committed to kicking the habit, there isn't a quit aid available that can help you. But if you are, any of them can work beautifully. That said, a variety of products are on the market today that are designed to help people quit smoking gradually. Choosing one that is right for you is essentially a matter of preference, barring any medical concerns you may have. It's always a good idea to check with your doctor about quit smoking options and discuss what might work best for you before making a decision. We are fortunate indeed to live in a time when there are so many different types of quit aids that are designed to help us stop smoking. The more choices we have, the more lives are saved, ultimately. Remember: Quit aids are just that - aids. If you're determined to quit smoking, they can be a big help. If your heart isn't in it, there isn't a quit aid made that will be able to help you. Let's take a closer look at variety of quit aids available to smokers today. NRTs -- Nicotine Replacement Therapy Nicotine Patch Facts Let's review the pros and cons of one of the nicotine patch, one of the most popular NRTs available on the market today. NRTs -- A Personal Perspective Michelle Boisvert quit smoking using the nicotine patch. In this article, she shares her perspective on NRTs as quit aids. Addicted to Nicotine Gum Regardless of what we do in life, most things carry some level of risk. NRTs are no different. Understand the potential for misuse with this type of quit aid; be careful to follow the manufacturer's directions exactly, and wean yourself off the NRT product of your choice in the time period suggested. Non-Nicotine Quit Aids Zyban Information Zyban and Wellbutrin are both brand names for the generic drug, bupropion hydrochloride. Originally marketed as an anti-depressant drug, bupropion is available by prescription only. Its effectiveness as a quit smoking aid was discovered when smokers using it to treat depression also lost interest in smoking. Chantix Information Varenicline tartrate was discovered and developed by Pfizer, Inc. specifically to help people quit smoking. Marketed as Chantixâ,,¢, this prescription medicine works on two levels. Let's take a closer look. Chantix FAQs In May of 2006, Chantix was approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In the years since however, a number of serious concerns involving changes in mood and behavior for people taking Chantix have surfaced. This article addresses the most frequently asked questions about this quit aid. Other Quit Aids Hypnosis as a Quit Aid This product review details the advantages of using hypnosis to help you quit smoking. Natural Quit Remedies -- Lobelia The alkaloid lobeline, an active ingredient in lobelia, though less potent, is similar to nicotine in its effect on the body. For this reason, lobelia has been considered a nicotine substitute and used in herbal smoking remedies, though its success in this area is dubious. This email is written by: Terry Martin Smoking Cessation Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Quit Smoking 101' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement