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posted by E.J. in Health

Smokes .... Chew .... Gum .... Patch?

January 10, 2012

“The nicotine gum and patches that millions of smokers use to help kick their habit have no lasting benefit and may backfire in some cases, according to the most rigorous long-term study to date of so-called nicotine replacement therapy.”

So says a New York Times article at http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/10/health/study-finds-nicotine-gum-and-pa...

“The researchers argue that while nicotine replacement appears to help people quit, it is not enough to prevent relapse in the longer run. Motivation matters a lot; so does a person’s social environment, the amount of support from friends and family, and the rules enforced at the workplace. Media campaigns, increased tobacco taxes and tightening of smoking laws have all had an effect as well.”

At least these alternatives do help in quitting and all the restrictions, negative ads, taxes and disgusted looks have their effect whether the smoker likes it or not. The rest is up to the addict. More to the point, patches and gum don’t bother others, so why does anyone smoke cigarettes? Why don’t all addicts simply use them instead? What has been the experience of AthensTalkers with these choices?

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