Getting Help to Quit
Nicotine replacement therapy -- nicotine patches, gum, nasal spray or inhaler -- helps relieve withdrawal symptoms so people who stop smoking can focus on the psychological aspects of quitting, says the National Cancer Institute. These forms of therapy work best when accompanied by counseling from a doctor or other health care provider.
Publication Source:
Vitality magazine
Online Source:
National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/
Online Editor:
Sinovic, Dianna
Online Medical Reviewer:
Godsey, Cynthia M.S., M.S.N., APRN
Online Medical Reviewer:
Lambert, J.G. M.D.
Date Last Reviewed:
2/24/2005
Date Last Modified:
2/24/2005