Smoking and Nicotine Addiction
Smoking and nicotine addiction are actually placed on an addiction scale with heroin. Recidivism rates for smoking compare to that of heroin and for good reason. Not only do you have the chemical dependency upon the stimulant (nicotine), but also you have the hand-to-mouth habit of smoking, behavioral routines (morning coffee, smoke breaks, etc) and enforcement, and a vast proliferation of the product to contend with if you choose to quit smoking.
Even with all of the information regarding smoking’s correlation to cancers, respiratory issues, cardiovascular inhibition, and debilitation of your sense of smell and taste…smokers still continue to smoke. In fact, it even appears at times that they rebel against the information presented. Societal pressures, the stigma…nothing truly seems to affect the smoker. It is an odd addiction to combat.
However, when a smoker want to break his or her nicotine addiction there are resources for assistance such as patches, gums, hypnosis, and behavioral therapies that can assist the smoker in his journey towards better health. Because of the high rate of recidivism associated with smoking it is best to have a complete plan prepared for the day you decide to go “Cold Turkey”. Withdrawal from nicotine is difficult. Headaches, sweats, heart palpitations, nightmares, and increased anxiety all are a part of the package when someone detoxes from nicotine. They must also find another habitual or repetitive action read for Day One.
If you are considering quitting your nicotine habit and need more information about the best and most successful approaches to smoking cessation, call us today.
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