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Health Benefits Of Quitting Smoking And Alternatives

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  According to a 2019 research, adult smokers in Australia have decreased to half since 1995. For instance, the number of smokers in Victoria reportedly reduced by 10.6%. Besides traditional  smoking cessation  medication, many have resorted to alternative methods like nicotine replacement therapy and prescription vaping. Nicotine Chewing Gums Gums form a part of Nicotine Replacement Therapy. As you chew the gum, ingredients are absorbed through tissues inside the mouth before reaching the bloodstream. It offers a similar satisfaction to smoking a cigarette and is less harmful. Nicotine gums come in different flavours, like mint and fruit. However, nicotine gums aren’t meant for pregnant women, adolescents, and anyone who uses tobacco in other forms. Medications  Varenicline and Bupropion are two widely prescribed drugs to help smokers cope with withdrawal symptoms. They work by inhibiting the nicotine receptors within the brain. In turn, smoking becomes less pleasur...