Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, resulting in more than 480,000 deaths annually. Almost 70 percent of current smokers report wanting to quit smoking, but quitting can be hard and often takes multiple attempts. A variety of medications approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are… Continue reading Fact or Fiction: What to Know about Smoking Cessation and Medication
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4 Tips to Quit Smoking
If you’re ready to kick the tobacco habit, the experts at the Food and Drug Administration have some advice for you: What are your New Year’s resolutions? If you smoke, maybe this will be the year that you decide you want to quit. And you may not be alone: Nearly 70 percent of current adult… Continue reading 4 Tips to Quit Smoking
How Nicotine Helps You Quit Smoking
As anyone who’s smoked or is smoking now can tell you, tobacco is one of the hardest habits to break. So why look to nicotine itself for help? According to an article from the Mayo Clinic News Network, nicotine replacement products are both safe and effective for people who are trying to qui t. And… Continue reading How Nicotine Helps You Quit Smoking