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Quit Smoking
Join a Support Group
People trying to quit are more likely to quit for good if they are part of a regular support group. Research shows that people in quit-smoking support groups are more likely to conquer addiction and quit for life. Support groups provide a safe and comfortable environment where members at different recovery stages gather to share their struggles with quitting and praise each others progress. It is incredibly useful to have the support of other people who are going through, or have gone through, what you may be currently experiencing and many members often cite feeling of catharsis afterwards.
Personalized counseling
Counseling can be done both in person and over the phone (there is even a free smoker’s quitline). Counseling is highly effective in helping people quit. If you do seek counseling with a registered psychologist, he/she may use a variety of methods to help you ward off craving such as ‘immersion therapy.’ Immersion therapy and counter-conditioning are highly successful techniques that are used to treat even the most severely addicted of narcotic abusers. The cost of counseling is sometimes covered by your workplace or health plan, so you have even more reason to look into it.
Nicotine replacement
Nicotine Replacement otherwise known as Nicotine Replacement therapy (NRT) includes the nicotine patch, lozenge, gum or inhaler to replace some of the nicotine you get from smoking cigarettes. This will help you deal with some of the nicotine withdrawal and accustom you to new adaptive behaviors to deal with and manage the cravings.
Prescription Medications
If you are having a really difficult time quitting you can ask your doctor about Bupropion and Varenicline Tartrate. These prescription drugs can make it much easier for you to manage your recovery. Bupropion is an antidepressant that has been shown to make quitting much easier. Varenicline Tartrate is also sometimes used to take away some of your cravings and make the idea of smoking more repulsive to you by causing the cigarettes you do smoke to be much less enjoyable.
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