Quit Smoking Information

Why do people smoke?

Nicotine stimulates a rush of adrenalin, which increases blood pressure as well as the breathing rate and heart rate (this is odd considering that most smokers feel that smoking relaxes them). Nicotine also, like other addictive substances, boosts levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which makes you feel good. Smoking is particularly habit-forming because the effects don't last for long and because tolerance develops quickly. Sudden withdrawal can cause symptoms such as headaches, insomnia, sweating, anxiety, irritability and depression, as well as a craving to smoke.

The good news, however – for you and the people around you – is that the worst of the withdrawal symptoms don't usually last for more than a few days, and you should quickly start to see benefits such as easier breathing, clearer skin and higher energy levels.

Dealing with nicotine withdrawal when you quit smoking

Nicotine is a powerful addictive drug and you can roughly double the chances of successfully quitting smoking by using nicotine replacement therapies such as nicotine patches, inhalers, and/or nicotine chewing gum. The idea is to come off nicotine gradually by using a low nicotine dose to take the edge off the cravings and have a ‘soft landing’. Nicotine products include Nicorette, and Nicotrol.

What is Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)?

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is used to help you stop smoking by delivering nicotine to your body in a low, controlled dose — without the tars, toxins, and other cancer-causing substances you would get from cigarettes.

NRT is not addictive the way cigarettes are. The dose of nicotine you get from NRT is enough to help you fight your cravings, but not as much as you would get from smoking.

It may seem surprising that replacing cigarettes with low, controlled doses of nicotine can actually help smokers quit. But it's true.

How can StopSmoking Shop help?

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Nicorette Gum
Nicorette Patches
Nicorette Inhalers
Nicotrol Gum
Habitrol Gum