Nicotine Replacement
Can Help You Succeed at Quitting.

To quit smoking, it's key to beat your physical addiction. There are many products that can help. Some are available over the counter. Others are by prescription only. They come in different forms too, such as patches, chewing gum, pills, and inhalers.

Each product varies in how it works:

• The patch gives you a steady level of nicotine
• Inhalers or gum let you take it when you feel the need
• Nicotine inhalers mimic the motions of cigarette smoking

Your pharmacist can help you decide which product is right for you.

Try programs to help you quit smoking.

It's also vital to break the habit of smoking. Look into programs that can help with the mental and emotional aspects. The American Lung Association, the American Cancer Society, and the American Heart Association all sponsor programs. You may also want to try programs sponsored by hospitals. These might be education sessions or group discussions.

Explore other approaches to quitting.

You may want to try alternative treatments. Things like hypnosis and acupuncture can change the way you think about smoking and how your body responds to nicotine.

Before starting a program, you should speak with your doctor. He or she can tell you what program might be right for you, how well it can work, and if it's covered by insurance.