gradual smoking cessation with Nicorette Gum
August 2007
Health Canada now approves of gradual smoking cessation with Nicorette Gum...for those who can't quit cold turkey.
About 95% of people who quit cold turkey end up smoking again within a year. But using Nicorette Gum while gradually reducing cigarette use improves the chances of quitting.
Recommend this "reduce-to-quit" method for patients not able to quit cold turkey with nicotine aids.
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