Smoking is an addiction similar to any other addiction - alcohol or drugs.

Quit Smoking Facts:

• There are more than 4,000 chemicals in secondhand smoke. More than 50 of these chemicals cause cancer in people or animals.
• Secondhand smoke exposure can cause children who already have asthma to experience more frequent and severe attacks.
• Nonsmokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke at home or at work increase their risk of developing heart disease by 25 - 30 percent.

Stop Smoking Medication


It is so easy to start and so hard to quit, isn't it? If you have already decided to quit smoking, it is a good idea to take all measures that will guarantee success. The good news is that along with the traditional cold turkey techniques, you can get yourself a stop smoking medication to ease the cessation symptoms and help you quit smoking.

A good approach is to advise with your doctor first. Since he (or she) is aware of your medical condition, he will be able to prescribe you the best and the most effective stop smoking medication. Although most stop smoking medications seem harmless, they might be unsuitable for your physical condition.

A well knows stop smoking medication is Zyban (Bupropion hydrochloride) - a popular dug that has the same effect as nicotine. It will fool your brain and your body will not experience the cessation symptoms in their full strength. Zyban does not contain nicotine so it is suitable for people who cannot use nicotine medications or for the ones tried nicotine stop smoking products with no success. It is also a highly recommended stop smoking medication as it prevents weight gain. You will need a prescription from your doctor in order to buy Zyban.

Another stop smoking medication is the nicotine patch or the nicotine gum. Both products work on the nicotine replacement therapy. Small amounts of nicotine are released into the body thus, the cigarette desire is greatly reduced. If, for some reason, you are unable to use nicotine stop smoking medication try one with no nicotine. Non-nicotine patches are available - they contain herbs that have nicotine-like effects. Generally, nicotine patches, gums and inhalers are available without a prescription.

If you suffer a severe smoking addiction, your doctor may prescribe you more than one stop smoking medication. For example, a combination of Zyban and a nicotine patch or a gum usually gives good results.

You can get yourself a herbal stop smoking medication. There are plenty of products available - you can let your physician know that you would prefer a natural product to help you quit smoking and he will advise you for the best ones. The good thing about herbal medications is that they are natural products that will intoxicate your body less than chemical medications.

Finally remember: regardless of the type of the stop smoking medication you have decided to use, it will simply not help if you are not devoted to completely forget about smoking. Stop smoking medications can help your mood, reduce the cravings and ease the cessation symptoms but the rest is up to you. For better results combine your medication therapy with a behavior one; seek support from your family and friends; do more spots, find yourself a new hobby.