Smoking Cessation
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Nicotinic receptor agonist are prescription drug that can be used to alleviate some of the withdrawal symptoms. It can also be taken as a form of aversion therapy by smokers to make the act of smoking more repulsive.

Recently, an injection given multiple times over the course of several months, which primes the immune system to produce antibodies which attach to nicotine and prevent it from reaching the brain, has shown promise in helping smokers quit. However, this approach is still in the experimental stages.

Hypnosis clinical trials studying hypnosis as a method for smoking cessation have been inconclusive.

Herbal preparations such as Kava and Chamomile

Acupuncture clinical trials have shown that acupuncture's effect on smoking cessation is equal to that of sham/placebo acupuncture. (See Cochrane Review)

Attending a faith based self-help group such as Nicotine Anonymous which promotes the same idea that you are out of control and only god can help (similar to alcoholics anonymous) can help some people of faith.

 Interactive web-based programs like DaretoQuit specializes teaching you how to quit with lessons and strategies tailored to you and your habits

Laser therapy based on acupuncture principles but without the needles.

Quit meters: Small computer programs that keep track of quit statistics such as amount of "quit-time", cigarettes not smoked, and money saved.

Self-help books.

Smokeless tobacco: Snus is widely used in Sweden, and although it is much healthier than smoking, something which is reflected in the low cancer rates for Swedish men, there are still some concerns about its health impact.

Herbal and aromatherapy "natural" program formulations.

Vaporizer: heats to 410°F. or less, compared with 1500°F./860°C. in the tip of a cigarette when drawn upon; eliminates carbon monoxide and other combustion toxins.

"FAUX Cigarette" or similar commercial products which can be used as alternative to smoking as well as cessation.

Screened single-toke utensil: smoking-reduction utensil substitutes 25-mg. single servings for the heavily advertised trap of each time lighting an entire 700-mg. commercial cigarette.

Smoking herb substitutions (non-tobacco)

Great American Smokeout is an annual event that invites smokers to quit for one day, hoping they will be able to extend this forever.

Bubble wrap can be useful to distract and provide an alternate form of stress release, anxiety control and manual stimulation.