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12 Treatments for Nicotine Dependence

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1	Over the Counter Medications

2	Medical Procedures

5	Prescribed Medications

1	Alternative Procedures

Overview

Behavioral treatments are used to help smokers learn to recognize and avoid specific situations that trigger desire for a cigarette. They also help the smoker learn to substitute other activities for smoking. Behavioral treatments are almost always combined with smoker education...[read article]

Treatment News for Nicotine Dependence

Experimental Vaccine Seems to Stop Nicotine Addiction in Mice
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FDA to Weigh Safety of Tobacco Lozenges, Strips
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Tests for Nicotine Dependence

1. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
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Self Care for Nicotine Dependence

1. Smoking Cessation According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 70 percent of individuals who smoke cigarettes would like to quit. More
2. Regular Exercise Carrying around too much weight feels uncomfortable and it can also damage your health. According the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity rates... More
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Over the Counter Medications for Nicotine Dependence

1. nicotine(Nicorette , others...) Close NICOTINE (NIK oh teen) helps people stop smoking. The patches replace the nicotine found in cigarettes and help to decrease withdrawal effects. They are most effect... More
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Medical Procedures for Nicotine Dependence

1. Behavior Therapy Behavioral therapy, or behavioral modification, is a psychological technique based on the premise that specific, observable, maladaptive, badly adjusted, or self-de... More
2. Individual and Group Counseling
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Prescribed Medications for Nicotine Dependence

1. nicotine(Nicorette , others...) Close NICOTINE (NIK oh teen) helps people stop smoking. The patches replace the nicotine found in cigarettes and help to decrease withdrawal effects. They are most effect... More
2. buPROPion(Wellbutrin , others...) Close This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
3. varenicline(Chantix , Chantix Starter Pack) VARENICLINE (var EN i kleen) is used to help people quit smoking. It can reduce the symptoms caused by stopping smoking. It is used with a patient support program r... More
4. clonidine(Catapres , Jenloga) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
5. nortriptyline(Pamelor , Aventyl HCl) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
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Alternative Procedures for Nicotine Dependence What's this?

1. Acupuncture The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th... More
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