There are smokers that are eager to quit smoking quickly. They tend to find ways to do it faster than the usual tips given to them. Well, it is good to know that there are some methods that can help someone to quit smoking. What are these methods?
There is the so called hypnotherapy. It is a kind of treatment through hypnosis. Actually, some reviews show that this kind of method does not really work. Still, there are some people who believe that it is useful in kicking the habit of smoking. If you wish to try this method, seek advice from a doctor and ask to refer you to a hypnotherapist. If you don’t want to try hypnosis, maybe you can be interested trying acupuncture. There are minimal evidences that it really works but it is still said to be useful, too.
Acupuncture as a method to quit smoking is usually applied on certain parts in the ears of the smoker. It is a special kind of treatment held in a few sessions. Then, there is also laser therapy for smoking. It uses low level of laser and it is also called cold laser therapy. It is through acupuncture but instead of needles, the cold laser is being used. This method is performed by a specialist to relax the smoker and to help his body release endorphins or the substance naturally found in the body that relieves pain. This method is said to relieve addiction. Also, some smokers believe that using cigarette filters save them from nicotine and also believe that using them can help them quit smoking. But in reality, it is a big NO. Studies show that using filters make a smoker smoke more.
Some smokers prefer taking up herbs and other supplements which they believe can help them quit smoking. These supplements are marketed as dietary supplements and still under observation if proven to actually help smokers to quit smoking. There is another therapy that is said to be an effective method to quit smoking. This is the combination of atropine and scopolamine drugs therapy. This involves administering shots of these two drugs. This helps in the reduction of nicotine withdrawal symptoms. It may be effective but the problem is that the treatment, when being given to the smoker, can cause some side effects like dizziness, constipation, sore throat, and worse, can cause urinary problem and blurry eyesight. That is why this program is not allowed to be given to pregnant women, people with heart problems, high blood pressure or hypertension.