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Smoking Cessation Products

Quitting smoking is one of the most difficult things you will ever do. Fortunately, large and small companies have been developing products for many years that can help. From prescription medications to books and audio CD’s, you have many choices of things to help you quit. If you are planning on using a product to help you quit smoking, choose carefully and be sure to follow all of the directions in order to make it work for you.

Nicotine Replacement

Nicotine replacement therapy is probably one of the most commonly used methods to quit smoking. It works by providing your body with nicotine over a period of time that generally tapers off if used according to the directions. The reason it helps to quit smoking is because it alleviates nicotine cravings and slowly weaning your body off the nicotine addiction. Products here include the Nicotine Patch, Lozenges, or gum.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products

Prescription Medications

You will need to see your doctor before taking any of these products however many people have found that they do help them quit smoking. The most popular medications for quitting smoking are Zyban (Wellbutrin) and Chantix. Some people have suggested that the side effects of these medications are difficult to deal with however if you are able to quit smoking successfully using these then in the long run they can be worthwhile.

Medications for smoking cessation

Natural or Herbal Quit Smoking Products

These products range from nicotine free patches to natural herbal supplements you can take. The herbs included in each product are also quite different from brand to brand so you may want to browse through the different herbal treatments in order to find one that looks promising. Many of the products offer a money back guarantee so if you find that they are not helping you quit you can always return them for your money back.

Natural Products for Quitting Smoking

Books and Audio CD’s

There are several books you can read that can help you quit smoking. Many of them offer plans for quitting, some tips on how to quit, or even a full program you can follow in order to quit smoking. Although they won’t help alleviate nicotine cravings directly, you might find the methods you read about useful. Audio CD’s for quitting smoking can include subliminal messaging or calming music. Some of these fall into the category of mental self help and work by stimulating brain waves.

Hypnosis to stop smoking

Using hypnosis to help you quit smoking can be either self hypnosis or done by a professional. Chances are, you can find a professional to help you quit smoking by hypnosis in your area however if you are unable to find one nearby you can try some of the self hypnosis techniques or products.

Hypnosis Therapy