Discuss the differences of the major smoking cessation techniques


• Nicotine gum and lozenges: nicotine in gum and lozenges curtails craving
• Nicotine patches: nicotine in a skin patch gets absorbed into the system and curtails craving
• Nicotine inhalers: nicotine is inhaled and then absorbed into the blood
• Drug therapy: reduces desire for nicotine
• Aversive techniques: smokers smoke so much in a short period of time that an aversion to smoking is developed
• Behavior modification: change behaviors linked to smoking
• Hypnosis: successful with some people
• Acupuncture: impact on neurons to reduce symptoms of withdrawal

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