Most people find it difficult to quit smoking. Despite the difficulty, it is not impossible. A lot of people like you have managed to crush once and for al l. you can do quit smoking by yourself. If you have already tried to quit but did not succeed, try again. With each test, it will be easier. You’re closer when you butt out for good.

The best time to quit is now. And it is never too late.

Below are some of popular methods to quit smoking

Quite smoking: gum chewing and pasta

Chewing gum is a substitute for nicotine. They diminish the effect of lack regulating the amount of nicotine in the body.

* They come in various strengths: 2 mg and 4 mg: 2 mg if associated with patches 4 mg if used alone, or for smoking cigars.
* The goal is to decrease as the amount of nicotine absorbed.
* At the beginning of treatment, it takes a dose of nicotine equivalent to smoking his then decreases gradually.
* The gums should be sucked for a few minutes, then chewed slowly making pause (Do not use it as a chewing gum!)

Dosage

* Phase 1: up to 15 gum 2 mg daily for 1 to 3 months
* Transition to phase 2: when the desire for a cigarette disappear
* Phase 2: 1 to 2 gums daily for 1 to 2 months

Result

* Reduction of the consumption and tobacco dependence
* Cessation in 2 to 6 months
* 10 to 20% success rate with smoking gum

Benefits

* Ease of use
* They may be associated with patches and sublingual tablets
* Sweetened, they do not contain sugar

Disadvantages

* In some cases burns pharynx, hiccups, heartburn
* Addicted to gum
* Not recommended when braces
* It is important to include patches for better success

Quit smoking patch

The patch or patches are a substitute for nicotine. They reduce the effect of lack disseminating nicotine through the skin (transdermal system) and regulate the level of nicotine in the body and the will help to quit smoking:

* The effect begins to be visible 30 minutes after application.
* The patch can be applied on the skin for 16 or 24 hours.
* The duration of treatment depends on the degree of dependency and the circumstances of the withdrawal.
* It is recommended to position the patch in a different place each day (preferably on the shoulder or homoplate.

Result

* Reduction of the consumption and tobacco dependence and reduce smoking
* Cessation in 2 to 6 months
* 10 to 20% success rate of weaning with the stamps used alone

Benefits

* Ease of use
* One application per day
* Possibility of involving them in chewing gum and sublingual tablets (pellets)

Disadvantages

* The patches should not be peeled (accession lower during the re-application)
* A sporting activity can cause sweating which could take off the patch
* Tingling in the application
* Risk of redness or allergies in some people

Quite smoking lozenges

There are tablets to melt under the tongue and sucking tablets to quit smoking. Let the tablet melt in your mouth (or sucking) without the crunch.

In two to three minutes, the effect of nicotine is felt and urges to smoking decreases.

The number of tablets to be used depends on the length is approximately 8 to 12 days.

Quite smoking Dosage

* Maximum 15 lozenges per day for the first weeks
* The duration should not exceed 6 months
* The principle is to decrease as the time the amount of nicotine absorbed

Result

* Reduction of the consumption and tobacco dependence and certainly reduce smoking habit
* Cessation in 2 to 6 months
* 10 to 20% success rate of weaning with stamps

Benefits

* Ease of use
* They can be used to refreiner sudden an urge to smoke.
* There is no need to chew to quit smoking.
* They may be associated with chewing gum and patches.
* Little burns and / or nausea
* Many fragrances available

Disadvantages

* In rare cases: pharynx burns, hiccups, heartburn
* Required several daily
* Tingling under the tongue in some cases
* "Taste" of nicotine that is not appropriate for everyone

Quite smoking cigarettes without tobacco

Cigarettes without tobacco cigarettes usual replace by a realistic substitute only composed of grasses and plants and it helps to decrease smoking habits:

* Composition: hazelnut, mint, papaya, eucalyptus ...
* The principle is to decrease as the amount of nicotine absorbed
* 21 mg to 5 mg per day at the beginning of treatment to 0 for the complete withdrawal

Dosage

* Stage 1: replace all or part of the cigarettes by the usual fake cigarettes
* 2nd phase: gradually reducing the number of fake cigarettes smoked each day

Result

* Variable depending on the people and their level of nicotine dependence
* The tabacologues strongly discourage this method

Benefits

* Gesture identical to that of cigarette
* No nicotine

Disadvantages

* The smoke also contains carcinogens
* The carbon monoxide poisoning is important
* Cardiovascular problems
* Smell unpleasant surroundings
* Not recommended when braces

Quite smoking: fake cigarettes

* A realistic imitation cigarette, without combustion and smokeless
* These fake cigarettes contain valerian and flavors that we wish to take a breath
* They can fight the urge to smoke
* They look very realistic visual creates a diversion
* These cigarettes have a useful life of 5 days depending on the number of aspirations taken
* Different flavors are available: fresh mint, lemon or strawberry

Result

* They allow first time in a space of cigarettes, even to replace
* There are no statistics proving the effectiveness of these methods used alone

Benefits

* No smoking, no dependence
* Calming of valerian
* For use in all public places
* Respect the gesture of smoking
* Compatible with all methods and products of weaning
* Breath mint

Disadvantages

* No action on the lack of nicotine experienced during weaning
* Gestures too close to the cigarette

Stop smoking electronic cigarettes

* Electronic cigarettes artificially reproduce the taste and smoke of a cigarette blonde
* Electronic cigarettes available in France do not contain nicotine
* Abroad cartridge containing nicotine are available
* Or burning or tar or carbon monoxide and acetone and 4000 other toxic or carcinogenic substances produced by a real cigarette
* These cigarettes have a duration of use depends on their cartridge and the number of aspirations taken
* Different flavors are available: natural blond tobacco or flavored with strawberry, chocolate or vanilla

Result

* They allow first time in a space of cigarettes, even to replace
* For versions available abroad, nicotine can compensate the lack of effect related to weaning
* Results vary depending on motivation and the degree of nicotine dependence

Benefits

* Sensations identical to those of a real cigarette

* Or yellowing of the teeth or yellowing of the fingers
* For use in all public places, no smoking
* Respect the gesture of smoking
* Compatible with all methods and products of weaning
* Or lighter and ashtray

Disadvantages

* Contains ether glycol (product contained in antifreeze), which causes disorders of the blood cells, infertility, genotoxic ...)
* Gestures kept smoking
* Contain nicotine (cartridges available abroad)
* Breath of smokers

Stop smoking electronic cigarettes

* Electronic cigarettes artificially reproduce the taste and smoke of a cigarette blonde
* Electronic cigarettes available in France do not contain nicotine
* Abroad cartridge containing nicotine are available
* Or burning or tar or carbon monoxide and acetone and 4000 other toxic or carcinogenic substances produced by a real cigarette
* These cigarettes have a duration of use depends on their cartridge and the number of aspirations taken
* Different flavors are available: natural blond tobacco or flavored with strawberry, chocolate or vanilla

Result

* They allow first time in a space of cigarettes, even to replace
* For versions available abroad, nicotine can compensate the lack of effect related to weaning
* Results vary depending on motivation and the degree of nicotine dependence

Benefits

* Sensations identical to those of a real cigarette
* Or yellowing of the teeth or yellowing of the fingers
* For use in all public places, no smoking
* Respect the gesture of smoking
* Compatible with all methods and products of weaning
* Or lighter and ashtray

Disadvantages

* Contains ether glycol (product contained in antifreeze), which causes disorders of the blood cells, infertility, genotoxic ...)
* Gestures kept smoking
* Contain nicotine (cartridges available abroad)
* Breath of smokers

Stop smoking: Homeopathy

Homeopathy involves administering tiny doses in the active ingredient contained in certain plants.
Each treatment must be designed and several homeopathic remedies used to combat the various symptoms associated with nicotine withdrawal to quit smoking.



Dosage

* Take advice from a homeopathic doctor to determine the treatment appropriate to his individual case
* A homeopathic treatment is individual, it can vary depending on the individual

Result

* The effectiveness of homeopathic methods, used alone, has not been scientifically established
* Homeopathy can be combined with other treatments to increase efficiency to quit smoking.

Benefits

* Simple and easy to follow
* Can be combined with other methods of weaning
* Treatment reimbursed by social security

Disadvantages

Limited efficacy for dependent smokers

Principle hypnosis

Hypnosis plonge smokers in a state of extreme relaxation, which allows to reprogram the unconscious deconditioning and its dependence on tobacco or smoking.

The therapist unravels the psychological conflicts within the origin of the addiction to smoking through NLP (neurolinguistic programming).
Dosage

* 1 one-hour session for an immediate halt
* 2nd session if the urge to smoke comes

Result

* This method is not part of recognized treatments for smoking cessation
* 95% immediate stop at the first meeting (mainly low dependent smokers
* But relapse rates also very high in the first week
* There is an eternal debate about the effectiveness of hypnosis, no scientific proof, but many former smokers have succeeded!

Benefits

* Just want to stop and make an appointment with a hypnotherapist
* May be associated with other methods of weaning
* Some hypnotherapist offer the 2nd meeting if necessary
* NLP can help limit side effects: weight gain, depression ...

Disadvantages

* Method ineffective on those who do not meet the technical
* Limited effect in time (6 weeks)
* Cost
* Not reimbursed by social security

Stop smoking with acupuncture

Principle Acupuncture

Chinese technique based on introducing fine needles into specific points of the human body and particularly on the meridians to release and loosen the flow of energy.

In the case of smoking cessation, the method may be to needle prick in the wings of the nose at a point called "Chiapa" or leave a thread in the ear for 2 to 3 weeks (auriculotherapy).

This method is not part of recognized treatments for smoking cessation.
Result

What proponents say:

* 80% arrest at the first meeting, 90% after two or three meetings
* 60% of patients remain non-smoking after the 3rd month
* A strong motivation and psychological support to improve significantly the results of this method
* Suitable primarily for low-dependent smokers in search of psychological and / or relaxation.

Benefits

* Just want to stop and make an appointment with an acupuncturist
* May be associated with other methods of weaning
* No side effects (nervousness, compensation by food or alcohol, weight ...)
* No-indication against
* Action on the lack of tobacco
* Relax, Destress ...

Disadvantages

* Inefficient method for dependent smokers
* No effect on the urge to smoke