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Transdermal patches are worn on the skin between the neck and the waist, and provide a steady delivery of nicotine through the skin. Patches come in varying strengths, and after several weeks, users can move down to a patch that delivers a lower dose. (Robert J. Huffman/Field Mark Publications. Reproduced by permission.)

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