March 2009
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (P1): Nicotine Patches and Gums
Smoking causes two types of addiction: mental and physical. In order to concentrate attention on mental aspect, smokers are offered nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) which gives a little dose of nicotine to the body helping to fight withdrawal symptoms.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
A smoker who is quitting usually faces two aspects of dependency: psychological (emotional) and physical. The first one draws a person back to smoking by influencing their brain: ex-smoker might still have smoking friends with whom he or she used to spend time and go on smoke breaks with at work.
September 2008
Research Confirms that Life-Long Nicotine Addiction Can Resu
According to a new Canadian study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, some people can develop a full-blown tobacco addiction after smoking just one cigarette, while others can be discouraged from further smoking after their initial exposure to tobacco fumes.
January 2008
Nicotine Transdermal System Patch, Stop Smoking Aid, 14 mg, Step 2, 14 patches
Nicotine Transdermal System Patch, Stop Smoking Aid, 14 mg, Step 2, 14 patches
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