Scientific measures to help quit smoking
(Baonghean.vn) - To help smokers quit smoking, scientists have researched and found effective methods to help them quit smoking. In particular, studies have shown that 90% of smokers who try to quit smoking will start smoking again, despite their efforts.
Here are some scientifically proven ways to quit smoking that are effective and take the least amount of time:
Financial incentives
Financial gain may be your best bet - literally you risk losing your own money.
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows some promising results. Of more than 2,500 participants in a CVS Caremark program, the study found that those who received financial incentives to quit smoking had significant success, at least after 12 months of trying.
A participant had to bet $150. They could win an additional $650 if they successfully quit smoking on their own. Smokers also received quitting tips, participated in a free counseling program, and were given nicotine replacement therapy like gum. And 52.3% of them quit smoking.
The next group that successfully quit would receive $800 (no deposit required) and other resources. But only 17.1% of smokers successfully quit with the larger payout but without the risk of losing their own money.
Love
Love helps smokers quit, according to a study in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine. Half of the men in the study successfully quit smoking if their partners also quit, compared with only 8% who did if their partners did not quit. Similarly, half of the women quit smoking if their partners quit. Pressure from their partners seemed to help them quit.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Vaporizers, nasal sprays, lozenges, and gum deliver nicotine slowly, designed to help smokers overcome cravings and the initial withdrawal symptoms. These therapies appear to help smokers quit. Over 150 different tests on these devices have shown that smokers quit 50-70% more often when using these therapies. No one method is more effective than another, nor is one device better or worse.
Research also warns that heavy smokers may need to use more products than light smokers. Starting one of the nicotine replacement therapies before you actually decide to quit may be more effective. Smokers who use nicotine replacement therapies in combination with smoking cessation medications also have more success.
Prescription addiction medications
Talk to your doctor if you want to use prescription smoking cessation medications, but there are some medications that have had some success, especially if used with nicotine replacement therapy. Others include the anti-smoking drug Chantix. Smoking cessation medications target the nicotine receptors in the smoker's brain. This means the smoker doesn't get the pleasure that smoking provides and reduces the feelings of euphoria. Some studies have shown that using cessation medications can be twice as effective at helping people quit smoking as not using any medication.
Resolve
Quitting smoking is considered one of the most difficult bad habits to break. If smokers are determined to quit, this will significantly reduce the risk of lung cancer and many other types of cancer. At the same time, it will reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and reduce the risk of lung disease. Smoking also ages the skin and research has also shown that the number of people who do not want to date smokers increases, so quitting smoking can also improve your life./.
