If you have decided to give up your habit of smoking, before you quit
you should be aware that there are two aspects to it.
- The addiction to the nicotine from which abrupt withdrawal will
lead to physiological symptoms such as anxiousness and irritability
- The actual habit (psychological part, such as always lighting up
in certain situations)
Nicotine Replacement Therapy helps you relieve the cravings
and withdrawal symptoms, without the harmful tar that causes cancer
and the carbon monoxide which makes heart disease, strokes and circulation
problems more likely.
By gradually reducing the amount of nicotine intake over a set period
it will take the edge off your craving so that you can stay calm and
in control to concentrate on breaking the habit.
The types of products-patches, chewing-gum, lozenges, sublingual tablets,
inhalators or nasal spray are designed for different patterns and levels
of smoking and have been proven to double your chance of success, compared
to willpower alone. You can access the Nicorette® Selector at http://www.nicorette.co.uk/diversions/diversionsframeset.asp.
It provides a recommendation guide to which Nicorette® products
are most suitable for you, based on your smoking patterns.
Nicotine should not be used by anyone with severe cardiovascular disease
or in pregnancy or lactation. Side effects include exacerbation of the
symptoms of peptic ulcers and gastritis.
Nicotine patches can cause local irritation on the site of patch.
Non Nicotine Replacement Therapy
The Smoker Friendly Solution" Uses the gradual reduction Methodolgy
NicoBloc is a new generation aid to help you give up smoking.
NicoBloc is a simple to use product which, when applied to your cigarette
filter, blocks up to 99% of the nicotine and tar you would normally
inhale.
Links to more information
Disclaimer: Adults 18 years and over: chew 1 piece of gum
as directed whenever there is an urge to smoke. Maximum 15 pieces
in 24 hours. After 3 months gradually withdraw use. See pack leaflet
for further information. Young persons under 18 years of age and children:
not to be used.
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