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Key points about treatments

Nicotine is so addictive that most smokers who want to quit just can't give up cigarettes. Even with help, quitting can be hard. You may try several times before you quit for good.

It's good to keep in mind that out of every 100 people who try, only between 5 and 10 will actually be able to quit smoking on their own.

Source:
Hughes JR.
New treatments for smoking cessation.
Ca: a Cancer Journal for Clinicians. 2000; 50: 143-151.

¹ The main thing is to keep trying and to get help if you need it. There are a number of treatments available, and your doctor may be able to help.

Key points about treatments to help you stop smoking

There are several good treatments to help smokers quit.
Getting professional help from your doctor, a nurse or a trained counselor on quitting can help you stop smoking.
If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day, nicotine replacement can help you quit. Nicotine patches, gum, nasal spray and inhalers are all forms of this treatment.
An antidepressant drug called bupropion (brand name Zyban) helps many people quit. This drug can help you quit even if you aren't depressed.
A drug called varenicline (brand name Chantix) may work better than bupropion.

Sources for the information on this page:

Hughes JR.New treatments for smoking cessation.Ca: a Cancer Journal for Clinicians. 2000; 50: 143-151.

This information was last updated on May 11, 2009

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