Smoke Cessation Aids: Strategies and Options

Smoke cessation aids are products or methods that help individuals quit smoking. They can include nicotine replacement therapies, prescription medications, counseling, support groups, and alternative therapies.

Smoke cessation aids FAQ

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Can a smoking cessation aid help you quit smoking?

However, quitting smoking is possible, and several smoking cessation aids can help people kick the habit for good. Smoking cessation support comes in various forms, including medications, nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs), and counseling.

What are the different types of smoking cessation aids?

There are various types of smoking cessation aids. Some aim to replace nicotine using a less harmful delivery method than cigarettes. These products are called nicotine replacement therapies, or NRTs. There are also prescription medications that can help with smoking cessation.

What are the benefits of smoking cessation?

Smoking cessation reduces the risk of developing or worsening of smoking-related illnesses, and the benefits begin as soon as an individual stops smoking. Smoking cessation may be associated with temporary withdrawal symptoms caused by nicotine dependence, making it difficult for people to stop.

What are the different types of stop smoking aids?

There is good evidence to show that using stop smoking aids increases people’s chance of quitting success, particularly when combined with expert face-to-face support from a local stop smoking service. There are 3 types: 1. Prescription tablets There are 2 prescription-only stop smoking medicines – Varenicline (Champix) and Bupropion (Zyban).

Can I get e-cigarettes as a stop smoking aid?

You can’t yet get e-cigarettes as a stop smoking aid on prescription from the NHS. But stop smoking services will help you to quit if you plan to use e-cigarettes. For advice on stop smoking treatments speak to your GP, pharmacist or a smoking cessation nurse.