Smoking cessation is a general term for coming off of tobacco use. While the most common form of tobacco use is smoking cigarettes, other forms include pipes, cigars, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping, and hookahs. There are many steps involved in quitting smoking. Connect with an Alpha Provider online to develop a smoking cessation program that will help you quit smoking.
After reviewing your medical history, we may recommend a combination of prescription medication and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). This may include over-the-counter NRT in the form of gum, lozenge, or patch.
Long-acting, slow-onset pattern of nicotine delivery, which produces relatively constant relief from withdrawal over 24 hours but requires several hours to reach peak levels. Compliance is high. Cannot adjust the dose of nicotine being released to respond to nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Available over the counter and by prescription.
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Do you need help to quit smoking? What are the withdrawal symptoms and risk factors? What are the benefits of quitting?
Withdrawal symptoms are the body’s reaction to coming off of an addictive drug. Nicotine is a highly addictive chemical compound present in tobacco.
There are many harmful effects of smoking, and people who are exposed to secondhand smoke are also at increased risk for certain respiratory diseases and infections.
SYMPTOMS
Common withdrawal symptoms include:
RISK FACTORS
Harmful effects of smoking include:
SMOKING INCREASES THE RISK OF:
A combination of self care, counseling, and pharmacologic treatment can produce higher quit rates than either alone.
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