Nicotine Nasal Spray

Nasal spray nicotine replacement therapy provides immediate relief from cravings.  Some individuals, however, experience side effects such as coughing, sneezing, and runny nose.

Cold Turkey

Ah yes... let's not forget this king of the 10 ways to quit smoking! Many smokers may think that quitting cold turkey is a more painful way to quit smoking than a gradual withdrawal from nicotine. However, some quitters maintain that quitting cold turkey—an immediate and complete withdrawal from nicotine without the aid of nicotine supplements—is a better way to go because nicotine supplements merely draw out the process and the nicotine addiction.

WhyQuit.com maintains that, as long as nicotine is still in a smoker’s system, his body will continue to crave its full complement of the drug. Rather, if the smoker practices complete nicotine cessation, his withdrawal period will be shorter (roughly two weeks) and his cravings less intense.

However, the first few weeks of nicotine withdrawal will require a smoker to be determined and outwit her addiction.

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Nicotine Shot/Vaccine

Many smokers who would like to quit often find themselves on a seemingly endless cycle of cessation and then relapse.  The repeated failure to quit smoking can make some smokers feel frustrated and hopeless.  Fortunately, a new weapon in the battle against nicotine addiction is currently being developed that may bring hope to even the most hardened smokers. 

This new smoking cessation aid is not a new gum or patch, but a nicotine vaccine that shows great promise in helping smokers quit.  The vaccine, developed by Nabi Biopharmaceuticals, is called NicVax and so far, all clinical trials have demonstrated that NicVax is successful at helping even lifelong smokers quit.  Although smoking cessation is still one of the hardest things anyone will ever do for their health, this new nicotine vaccine can mean a new lifeline for smokers who have repeatedly tried, and failed, to kick the habit for good. 

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Herbal Remedies to Quit Smoking

The list of herbal remedies that seek to aid the earnest nicotine quitter is quite extensive.  For example, there is an herbal patch, which is issued similarly to the nicotine patches available at the grocery store checkout counter.  Of course, instead of nicotine, the substance you are actually trying to give up, it contains a wide variety of herbal ingredients that seek to mimic the effect the drug has on the body, while at the same time acting as a detoxifying agent.

Hops, skullcap and oat are the main ingredients that are used to curb the cravings that come with the nicotine withdrawal. The manufacturer cites unnamed researchers that speak of the effectiveness of the patch, and also claims that most people will succeed with this patch.  Unfortunately, there is no tangible evidence that this patch will work, no empirical studies that are cited, and no research materials that may be perused at a smoker’s leisure.

Another herbal remedy is a three-step set that seeks to help the smoker to get a grip on the physical urges to smoke, help the body to get rid of the nicotine toxin, and also includes aromatherapy to finish the treatment process. Yet another product is a little spray bottle that is said to deliver the herbal anti-smoking remedy directly under the tongue of the individual.  Its goals are to relieve the cravings as well as the anxiety and general irritability that go hand in hand with quitting attempts.

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Now that you've read this article, don't stop learning all you can about each of these 10 ways to quit smoking. Look up a few more resources on the topic and read more of the Articles at this site.  Soon you'll discover you have all you ever need to know about how to stop smoking successfully!