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SMOKING CESSATION

Smoking incurs huge human and financial costs with around 92,000 deaths per year and an annual loss of about 400,000 life years. Recent studies published by the Department of Health show that smoking costs the NHS in England around £1.7 billion each year.

Smoking is know to have effects on most parts of the body. This course provides a detailed knowledge of the smoking habits, methods for cessation and communication skills within a one-to-one and group environment.

Smoking statistics by number.

 

According to government statistics, smoking has declined a bit over the past few years, but only by a small amount.

 

Consider the percentages of persons over the age of 18 who smoke, by year:

 

Yr.     1965    1974      1979      1985

%         41.9         37.0           33.3          29.9

 

Yr      1 990     1995      2000      2003

%          25.3       24.6          23.1          21.5

 

So from 1965 to 2003, the percent of smokers was almost cut in half.

 

However, in 2003 there was still 21.5% of the population that continued to smoke – this means more than one in every five individuals smokes

Is There an Effective Stop Smoking Pill?

It is amazing, isnt it, that we live in an age where so many of our maladies and physical problems can be fixed or even addressed with a simple pill. Have a cold? Take a pill. Need some vitamins? Take a pill. Dont want to get pregnant? Take a pill.

With so many simple remedies available in pill form today, some may wonder if there really is an effective stop smoking pill thats available, affordable, and that really will work.

Stop Smoking Pill Not Just a Placebo

Thankfully for many who want to stop smoking, there are many products on the market these days that can help, and the stop smoking pill is one of them. These are used to reduce the craving for cigarettes or to reduce the effect of withdrawal symptoms. Two popular stop smoking pills are Zyban and Wellbutrin. Zyban is actually an anti-depressant pill and it releases endorphins by stimulating the pituitary gland. The endorphins boost energy levels and make a person feel good. Most of these pills use Bupropion hydrochloride to combat withdrawal symptons.

The normal course runs for over 8 to 12 weeks. Individuals who stop too soon or who take the pill intermittently will not get the benefit from the treatment since its effect is accumulative. Stop smoking pills typically come with strict instructions on their use, and these instructions should be followed to the letter.

The pill should be taken for at least a week during which you should continue to smoke. You should plan to stop smoking during the second week. If you have not stopped smoking by the seventh week of Zyban therapy, it is unlikely that you will quit during that attempt and Zyban therapy should be discontinued.

This form of stop smoking pill is only available with a prescription, and does have some side effects which your doctor will outline for you.

Other Smoking Cessation Aids Available

For those who are concerned with the cost or side effects of the stop smoking pills, there are many other aids available on the market today to help them. This may include nicotine patches or gum, or even hypnotherapy. Many former smokers have reported good experiences with these products and courses of treatment, so it is good to know that anyone looking to stop smoking does have options when it comes to the help thats available. Maybe one day there will be a cheap, foolproof, side effect-free stop smoking pill out there, but for now, you can of course speak with your doctor about these other choices if youre ready to give up the habit of smoking.

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