10/23/2013

What is the difference between tobacco and cigarette? There is a connotation that tobacco is smoked by the elderly. Cigarettes are for all ages. Is this a misconception? Indeed it is. Statistics reveal that even younger people go for tobacco. But whatever the distinction, you still have to stop smoking tobacco for good.



Since both entail addiction to nicotine, the ways and means to quit either of the two are the same. Cigarette is a prepared tobacco. Other tobacco forms are cigars, pipe tobacco, snuff and chewing tobacco. These other tobacco forms are the ones associated with the elderly. People may smoke tobacco or they may chew it. Hence there is what we call smokeless tobacco. However it is consumed, the effect of tobacco in the body system is identical.



Tobacco is the number one source of lung cancer. Other diseases may also come from tobacco such as heart ailment, high blood pressure and emphysema. Are you not more particular with the health risks incurred from nicotine? Although there are other bad effects, still the number one concern is its life threatening effect. To counter the adverse outcome of nicotine dependence, one must stop smoking tobacco.



The first requirement in order for you to stop smoking tobacco is to establish intense determination. Have your goal imprinted in your mind. Let it stand out in everything you do. With this, there will be no instance for temptation to re-smoke.



After setting your goal and being determined to accomplish it, you can go to the stop smoking remedies.



The remedies



1. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a commercial method of replacing the nicotine present in the system during withdrawal symptom. Some examples of NRT are nicotine patch, gums, lozenges, sublingual tablets and inhalers.



2. Water therapy is the simplest method of remedy. You just need to drink liters of water. The nicotine gets eliminated when you discard your body wastes.



3. Psychological therapy is needed because withdrawal syndrome can result to emotional imbalance and the emotional impact may be destructive if not guarded.



4. Herbal therapy is using herbs instead of chemicals to aid in the process of withdrawal. They are necessary supplements for cessation of nicotine dependence.



5. Programs designed to counsel a quitter; where problems and concerns about withdrawal effects are discussed.



6. Acupuncture or using a needle to relax the body system.



7. Hypnosis to put the mind and body to rest.



Any individual who wants to stop smoking tobacco or cigarette can use one or a combination of the remedies. If you do not succeed, it is your fault. You have no determination to change and make your life more worthwhile. If you attain your goal, it is a new milestone.
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