Quit Smoking Part One

It is the beginning of summer and everyone is ready for a new start and or a new challenge. If you are a smoker then maybe it is time to think about quitting.

If you're one of the millions looking for effective techniques to end your smoking then I hope what you read here will help you. Nicotine dependence harms millions of souls around the earth, and each year thousands watch for different ways to end their smoking. My wife, son and daughter are smokers and have tried many times over the years to quit. So I over time, I have created a list of some of the different methods they have used to quit smoking. 

These methods work for a while, but over time the addiction can come back. There are many people who have quit for decades and then returned to the habit. The methods I will talk about for the next few days are ones that you can use to tear loose from the grip that cigarettes have over your health, but only strong will and supportive family and friends will keep you off cigarettes for the long term.

First cigarettes are loaded with additional ingredients including carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, ammonia, cyanide, arsenic and DDT and are very dangerous to your health.

Nicotine Patches

A nicotine patch is especially intended to help overcome your desire for nicotine. It works because you receive a constant measure of nicotine during the day, by delivering a controlled portion of nicotine into your body through the skin. 

This helps maintain your nicotine level. This amount is less than if you were still smoking, but it is enough to reduce withdrawal your cravings.

The first round of the program lasts up to six weeks. This is a challenging period because the dosage of nicotine will be highest. After the initial six weeks, the amount of nicotine in the patch will be lower. Over the next month, the amount of nicotine in the patch is lowered for two weeks and then a still lower dosage for the last two weeks. At this point, you should be smoke-free.

Most nicotine patches must be ordered by a doctor. The normal cigarette contains only one milligram of nicotine, your prescription will be based on the number of cigarettes you smoke in a day. As in all replacement treatment programs, it's important to let your physician know of any medical limitations you have. 

There may be brands that can be bought over the counter, however, it is not recommended that you start any program without talking to your doctor, because there can be side effects when using a nicotine patch to quit smoking. Side effects can include rashes skin irritations such as itching or burning around the patch itself. 

Sometimes wearing a patch can cause nausea or dizziness to the wearer. In addition, when a person is wearing a patch they should not smoke, because this may cause you to be at risk for the potential of a nicotine overdose.

A nicotine patch can be worn any place on your body that is clean and hairless. Some people wear them on their arms, or back.