Chewing Through a Smoking Habit

How You Might Be Able to Kick the Habit Using Nicotine Gum

ESSAY By JOHN G. SPANGLER, M.D.

Okay.

It was your New Year's resolution.

You were going to quit smoking but did not stick to it very long.

A new approach to nicotine gum could help some hard-core smokers kick the habit.

Not only that, you've tried many times in the past and haven't quit.

In fact, you've tried the nicotine gum, the nicotine patch, Zyban, Chantix, maybe even hypnosis or acupuncture -- some of which helped a little, maybe, some of which did not help at all.

You were constantly nagged by the need for a "nicotine fix," the craving that hampers smokers' ability to stop smoking.

"Dang it! I need a cigarette!"

You finally relented.

You're not alone. You are what I call, in my smoking cessation clinic, the "I've-tried-everything" patient.

The good news is you have lots of company.

The even better news?

Stopping smoking is something you can do, and many, many smokers just like you have done it. Read more...