Stop Smoking Programs

If you are finding it hard to stop smoking, there is help. Programs have been set up to help those who have a desire to quit. Finding the one that is right for you can be only a click or a phone call away. It is said that 90% of people who try to quit on their own fail in their efforts. Meaning that only 5% are successful in quitting and staying of cigarettes. Below are some programs whose main focus is to help those who want to quit. Of this is you, then take a look at what these programs have to offer.

Smoke Away Stop Smoking Program:

A smoking cessation support program that uses a variety of natural herbs that help maintain your sense of health and well being while kicking the habit.

Online Stop Smoking Program:

Quit for life program: Most smokers do so because of emotional stress, addiction, or other reasons. Whatever be the reason, we help you quit it altogether.

SmokerAID program: Utilizes a holistic approach, including mental, emotional, physical and support, and helps you to understand why you smoke in the first place.

Nicotine Anonymous: Is a non-profit organization that uses the 12 step program to stop smoking.

The Mayo Clinic: Is an 8 day treatment program in Minnesota. This program may be cost prohibitive, but if you've got the money the benefits out weigh the cost.

Stop Smoking With Acupuncture: This Chinese method of stopping smoking uses no drugs of any kind. Very fine needles are inserted into certain points of the body and have shown to produce remarkable results. The needles do not hurt at all and you never feel a thing.

American Lung Association:

The American Lung Association has a free online smoking cessation program, which has recently undergone an upgrade to this wonderful free service. You only need to sign up for an account to begin the program, which is also free.

Symptoms of withdrawal from nicotine:
Irritability
Impatience
Hostility
Anxiety
Depressed mood
Difficulty concentrating
Restlessness
Decreased heart rate
Increased appetite
Weight gain

How long does nicotine stay in the body?

Nicotine is metabolized by the liver and excreted from the kidneys during urination. This addictive substance has a half life of approximately two hours. While smoking, nicotine accumulates in the body, resulting in it's detection in the blood for six to eight hours after smoking cessation. After two days of not smoking, nicotine has usually left the body.

Interesting facts about smoking:

Cigarettes and other forms of tobacco are addicting.
Nicotine is the drug that causes addiction.
Pharmacological and behavioral characteristics of tobacco dependency are like that of the dependency of heroin and cocaine.

by Barb Hicks, RN/LMT