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1.Cold Turkey
This “will-power” method works well for some the very first time they try it. It seldom is effective in later attempts and the smoker usually must seek outside assistance.
2. Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Nico-Gum, Skin Patches, Lozenges, Nasal Spray,
Nicotine Inhaler, etc.
Factors to Consider:
• The smoker must stay highly motivated.
Health risks are high if the smoker doesn’t STOP
smoking completely when using these methods.
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• Minor side effects may include light-headedness,
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nausea, sore mouth, hiccups, and excess amount of
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saliva.
• Most of these must be continued for 2 to 3
months. Gum up to 6 months.
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• Common side effects of the patch are skin
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redness and restless sleep.
Nicotine patches are great.
Stick one over each eye and
you can't find your cigarettes.
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• One dose of Nasal Spray is equal to one spray in each
nostril. Some people use 40 doses a day.
*Most smokers have tried these and found they do not work.
Smoking is not a physical problem.
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3.“Gradual Fading”
The smoker is supposed to reduce their smoking level
gradually over four to six weeks and then quit cold
turkey. This is one of the least effective ways.