How to Survive Withdrawal When Quitting Smoking

Everyone knows that nicotine is a poison and that a huge horse can lose its life if it takes just 1 gram of this substance into its body. However, the number of smokers is not decreasing, despite the fact that we have known since school how difficult it is to say goodbye to such a harmful habit. Why does this happen? It is very simple. Withdrawal syndrome when quitting smoking prevents a heavy smoker from saying goodbye to a cigarette.

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Epidemiology

Despite the fact that the symptoms of withdrawal syndrome when quitting smoking are not as pronounced and pass more easily than in the case of drug or alcohol addiction, many "quitters" have great difficulty enduring the physical and psychological discomfort that arises due to the cessation of nicotine entering the body.

Sometimes the fight against addiction is in the wrong direction and brings even more problems. We are talking about compensating for nicotine by drinking alcohol and overeating, which leads to alcoholism and obesity, the fight against which is even more difficult and time-consuming.

Causes smoking cessation withdrawal syndrome

Anyone familiar with the concept of alcohol withdrawal syndrome will easily understand the state of someone quitting smoking, because everyone who "ties up" with bad habits experiences something similar. This is explained by the fact that nicotine, like alcohol, has long been the driving force behind many biochemical processes in the body. When quitting nicotine, the body needs to somehow rebuild itself in order to function normally. This restructuring is associated with a certain discomfort that prevents the former smoker from returning to normal life.

By and large, withdrawal symptoms when quitting smoking are a variation of withdrawal symptoms from drug addiction and abstinence from alcoholism.

The reasons for withdrawal syndrome when quitting smoking can be both physiological (reconstruction of metabolic processes in the body) and psychological. Firstly, a person has developed a certain habit, so the hand itself reaches for a pack of cigarettes. Secondly, over time, certain associations have formed. For example:

• "I smoke to calm my nerves"
• "I'll have a smoke and it will become easier"
• "it's more fun with a cigarette"
• "smoking is cool" etc.

Moreover, cause-and-effect relationships are not taken into account, and even false associations will provoke the development of withdrawal syndrome. Nicotine has a narcotic, toxic and carcinogenic effect, but not a sedative that calms the nervous system. Removal of symptoms of irritability and aggression when smoking is associated with the fact that the smoker's body experiences a greater need for nicotine during stress, and its intake simply removes the signs of the onset of nicotine withdrawal. That is, this is a normal feeling of self-preservation.

And finally, a person can provoke the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal by setting themselves up in advance for "it will be excruciatingly painful." That is, the smoker convinces himself of something that does not yet exist and, perhaps, will not exist. With such a psychological attitude, it is very difficult to cope with nicotine addiction. It is precisely this that is often the reason why a person either gives up the idea of saying goodbye to the bad habit or breaks down in the first days of quitting smoking.

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Risk factors

Risk factors for developing nicotine withdrawal include smoking in childhood and adolescence to look older and keep up with adult friends. Teenagers do not yet understand the full danger of smoking and do not think about the consequences, which means they give up this bad habit with great difficulty and reluctance.

This is facilitated by the mood of modern society, because there is no smoking ban in the country, and nicotine itself is not considered a narcotic substance. And statistics say that every year the habit of smoking is "getting younger". And the ranks of teenage smokers are growing every day, and tobacco in cigarettes is often replaced by other narcotic compositions that cause a more severe addiction.

Factors complicating the course of nicotine withdrawal include the presence of diseases of various organs and systems of the body. Moreover, in heavy smokers, such a pathology can always be found, and even more than one, because it is difficult to find such a component of the body that nicotine would not have a negative effect on. This leads to the inevitable onset, intensification and expansion of withdrawal symptoms when quitting smoking. But smoking itself is an important risk factor for the occurrence of malfunctions in the organs and systems of the human body and the development of various, sometimes deadly diseases.

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Pathogenesis

The pathogenesis of withdrawal syndrome when quitting smoking consists of a banal habit of human systems and organs to "feed" on nicotine and compensatory processes that are triggered in the absence of it. When quitting smoking or abstaining for a long time, the body of a nicotine-dependent person tries to "revive" the state that was when nicotine entered the body in sufficient doses. Useless attempts by the body's systems to "compensate" for the lack of nicotine lead to a deterioration in the well-being of the former smoker.

When smoking tobacco, a large amount of adrenaline is released into the blood, in addition, nicotine is a kind of provocateur, forcing the body to produce an excess of the hormone of joy - endorphin. Such causeless joy and cheerfulness are a common deception of one's own body. However, the body gets used to such stimulation, or a kind of doping, and demands "a continuation of the banquet."

Nicotine has the ability to excite nerve cells. Its absence causes disorientation of the central and peripheral nervous system, which in turn leads to the fact that nerve receptors begin to inadequately respond to external stimuli, causing a feeling of discomfort when quitting smoking.

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Symptoms smoking cessation withdrawal syndrome

The strength and prevalence of withdrawal symptoms largely depend on the smoker's "experience" and the presence of concomitant diseases. In any case, the longer the smoking "experience", the greater the dependence developed at the time of quitting cigarettes, the more painful the nicotine withdrawal will be.

The stage of nicotine addiction is determined by the body's ability to restore its functions without nicotine stimulation. And if at the first stage the physiological and psychological attachment to nicotine is still weak and easily treatable without causing painful symptoms, then the second stage with an established need for nicotine stimulation requires considerable patience and a positive attitude to achieve the desired result.

The third stage of chronic addiction with a fixed pattern of behavior, when the pleasure is already provided by the process of smoking, and many organs and systems are simply destroyed by the effects of nicotine, is a special conversation. Here, you can’t do without specific treatment.

The symptoms of withdrawal syndrome when quitting smoking are generally similar to a hangover that accompanies alcohol consumption and the "withdrawal" of drug addicts, although less severe. Nicotine withdrawal is characterized by a fairly early onset. The first signs of withdrawal can be noticed already on the first day, and in advanced cases after a couple of hours after smoking.

A person experiences unreasonable irritability, inadequate reaction to the situation, increased nervousness and anxiety, deterioration of attention and, most importantly, an irresistible desire to smoke a cigarette. Any stressful situation on the first day of quitting smoking is like an atomic bomb explosion, the smoker immediately grabs a cigarette.

No matter how hard it is on the first day, it is usually even worse on the second or third day. The following symptoms are added to the already existing ones:

• headaches and dizziness,
• difficulty falling asleep,
• "dog's" appetite,
• memory impairment,
• weakness and loss of strength,
• despondency, depression, suicidal thoughts,
• hyperhidrosis,
• heart rhythm disturbances, shortness of breath,
• trembling hands,
• feeling of lack of oxygen,
• systematically recurring cough, etc.

In this case, coughing fits most often occur in the morning. After getting out of bed. In this way, the body cleanses the lungs of the harmful products of smoking and mucus that have accumulated there. This cough is a natural process and is not associated with infectious or cold diseases.

However, during this period, the appearance of a cough accompanying respiratory diseases is not excluded. The fact is that, protecting itself from harmful substances in tobacco smoke, the body practiced narrowing the bronchioles. Now, when there is no such need, the bronchioles expand, giving way to various kinds of infections and viruses that enter the body through the respiratory system. A decrease in the body's protective functions during the period of nicotine withdrawal is the cause of frequent ENT diseases, as well as the appearance of rashes and ulcers on the oral mucosa.

The duration of smoking withdrawal syndrome is very individual. Usually, its symptoms disappear within the first month, however, a certain craving for cigarettes and the desire to smoke may remain for another year. Therefore, a psychological attitude is very important, which does not allow you to return to such a harmful activity as smoking after a while.

Withdrawal symptoms when quitting smoking marijuana

Withdrawal syndrome when quitting smoking can occur differently in different people. Not all symptoms are necessarily present. Symptoms of nicotine withdrawal also depend on the type of cigarette filler. While adults most often smoke tobacco-based cigarettes, young people and teenagers practice smoking "weed" (hemp, or otherwise marijuana), considering it to be a generally harmless light narcotic with a relaxing effect.

Many teenagers believe that marijuana is not addictive and that it is always easy to quit. Perhaps marijuana does not damage brain cells and does not produce irreversible changes in a person's psychological status, but psychological dependence on it does exist, and can be quite strong, stronger than physiological dependence.

As with tobacco, quitting marijuana can cause unpleasant sensations that go away after a while. But there is one peculiarity to marijuana withdrawal syndrome. If a person takes large doses of this drug for a long time, the withdrawal syndrome is weak. This is due to the fact that alkaloids and other psychoactive substances in marijuana have a long elimination period, up to 30 days.

Marijuana addiction, and withdrawal syndrome itself, is observed in people who regularly smoke "weed" for at least 2-3 years. In addition to the well-known symptoms of withdrawal syndrome when quitting smoking, drug withdrawal has specific manifestations. A person not only becomes irritable and sleeps poorly, he may experience chills and hand tremors, his appetite is greatly reduced, as a result of which the smoker loses a lot of weight, unpleasant sensations appear on the skin and under it (burning, twitching, tingling). In addition, there is a feeling of squeezing in the chest and temples, lack of air. Sometimes symptoms of inhibition, twilight of consciousness appear.

Usually, this condition lasts from 3 to 7 days, and sometimes lasts for several weeks. At more severe stages with a drug addiction "experience" of 9-10 years, noticeable psychological and psycho-emotional changes are observed. A person loses interest in life and study, stops developing, and is constantly in a depressed state. Memory and performance are noticeably reduced, especially mental activity suffers.

Since a marijuana cigarette contains no less toxic substances than 15-20 regular cigarettes, the consequences of smoking it are more serious. Weed lovers experience numerous health problems, which worsen when they quit smoking. In addition, marijuana smoking itself can cause complications of existing diseases. The respiratory, digestive, nervous, immune and reproductive systems are particularly affected. In adolescents under 17, physical and intellectual development is inhibited. And for women, marijuana smoking is fraught with infertility.

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Diagnostics smoking cessation withdrawal syndrome

If we look closely at the symptoms that accompany quitting smoking, we will see that they are not specific. Such manifestations are typical of many diseases of various organs and systems of the body. This is the whole difficulty of diagnosing withdrawal syndrome. Therefore, it is so important, when you seek help from a doctor, to inform him that you are quitting smoking.

By and large, the ideal option is to see a doctor before you decide to take such a decisive step, and not when it has already been taken and you are reaping the unpleasant fruits of the first days of quitting smoking. Diagnostics in this case will include collecting anamnesis in oral and written form. The patient fills out a special questionnaire in which he indicates at what age he became addicted to smoking, what reasons accompanied the onset of addiction, how many cigarettes a day he currently smokes, how often and under what circumstances the frequency and duration of smoking increases, etc., etc.

Based on the questionnaire and the patient's story, the doctor evaluates the existing symptoms, psychological readiness to quit smoking, and the smoker's health. Information on the latter point is provided by both the collection of anamnesis and the external examination of the patient, as well as urine and blood tests, measurements of weight, blood pressure and pulse rate, and a study of respiratory functions using spirometry.

The diagnosis is established on the basis of differential diagnostics, based on studies of the personality and degree of tobacco addiction of the patient. Treatment is prescribed in accordance with the diagnosis, taking into account the existing diseases and health problems. If any, a treatment and preventive course for these diseases can be prescribed in parallel.

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Treatment smoking cessation withdrawal syndrome

If the patient has a strong will and desire to quit smoking, and the withdrawal symptoms are so pronounced that they can be tolerated, drug treatment is not prescribed. Sometimes, however, the help of a psychologist may be needed.

In the case of sufficiently pronounced signs of nicotine withdrawal, which the smoker is unable to cope with on his own, drugs are prescribed that can alleviate the patient's condition and help cope with the problematic addiction.

"Cytisine" is a drug with a sufficient "experience", which has proven itself in the treatment of nicotine addiction. The active substance of the drug is a plant alkaloid with the same name, which is similar in action to nicotine, but is safe for the body. Taking the drug allows you to painlessly give up nicotine, being a preventive measure against the occurrence of nicotine withdrawal symptoms. In addition, cytisine significantly distorts sensations if a person suddenly loses control and tries to smoke again. Now the process of smoking will not be as pleasant for him as before.

To treat nicotine addiction and relieve withdrawal symptoms when quitting smoking, a drug is used that comes in the form of tablets or patches. The drug allows you to quit smoking gradually, reducing the number of cigarettes smoked per day.

Dosage and method of administration of Cytisine tablets. The drug is taken according to a special scheme, starting with 6 tablets (6x1.5 mg) per day every two hours for 3 days. Treatment is continued only if a certain effect is observed, if there is none, then a second attempt is made after 2-3 months.

So, in the next 8 days, the interval between taking the pills is increased to 2.5 hours (5 pills). Then, for 3 days, the patient takes the pills every 3 hours, their number is reduced to 4. Then, for 3 days, the pills are taken every 5 hours. And finally, from the 21st to the 25th day, it is enough to take 1-2 pills per day.

The frequency of smoking is reduced gradually up to and including the 5th day, after which you should give up cigarettes altogether.

Method of application of patches "Cytisine". The dosage of the drug of this form of release is established individually. The patch is attached to the cleaned inner part of the forearm for 2-3 days, then the applications are repeated symmetrically on the other arm. The course of treatment takes from 1 to 3 weeks.

There is a patch option that is attached to the gum or the area behind the cheek. During the first 3-5 days, the patch is changed 4 to 8 times a day. If there is a noticeable effect, the frequency of application is reduced every 3-4 days: 5-8 days - 3 times, 9-12 days - 2 times, 13-15 days - 1 time.

The course of treatment can be repeated if necessary.

Side effects of the drug remind of themselves by pain and disorders in the gastrointestinal tract, changes in taste sensations, headaches and dizziness, sleep disorders, nervousness, disturbances in the strength and rhythm of the heart, increased blood pressure. Sometimes shortness of breath, increased sweating, various allergic reactions are observed. These symptoms occur extremely rarely.

There are also certain contraindications to the use of the drug. These are some diseases of the heart and blood vessels, ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract in the acute stage, pulmonary edema, asthma. Pregnant and nursing mothers cannot take the drug.

Precautions. Although the drug is sold without a prescription, you should definitely consult a doctor about its use. After all, in addition to multiple contraindications, it can have a negative effect on some other diseases, the list of which can be found in the instructions. These include age limits, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, gastrointestinal tract disease, etc.

If you are taking other medications in parallel with Cytisine, you should definitely read the section in the instructions on drug interactions.

The drug contains lactose, which must be taken into account when prescribing to avoid intolerance reactions.

A more modern analogue of the previous drug with the same active ingredient is Tabex, which is also prescribed for withdrawal syndrome when quitting smoking.

A drug with a somewhat funny name "Champix" and an "appetizing" active ingredient varenicline has an effect similar to the two described above, significantly reducing the craving for cigarettes.

The drug is available in various packages designed for primary, secondary and full courses of treatment. There is also a release form for maintenance therapy.

Dosage and method of administration. It is considered optimal to start taking the drug in advance, i.e. 1 or 2 weeks before the expected date of quitting smoking. It is possible to use the drug during the period of nicotine withdrawal, but in this case, you need to quit smoking during the first month of treatment, while the full course of therapy takes a little less than 3 months.

The tablets can be taken before, after or during meals according to a special scheme:

• Days 1-3 – 1 tablet of 500 mcg or ½ tablet of 1 mg (taken once a day)
• Days 4-7 – the dosage is doubled (1 mg) and divided equally into 2 doses (500 mcg each)

Starting from the 8th day and until the end of therapy (11 weeks), the patient takes 1 mg 2 times a day. In case of increased side effects of the drug, the dosage is reduced, and if a relapse occurs, a repeat course is prescribed.

This drug has significantly fewer contraindications than the previous ones. In addition to individual intolerance, these include critical stages of renal failure with tissue death, young age up to 18 years, as well as the period of bearing and feeding a child.

Side effects of the drug include withdrawal symptoms in the first days of treatment, but they are tolerated much easier than without the drug. In addition, chest and back pain, exacerbation or occurrence of respiratory diseases, weight gain are possible, but in this case it is difficult to distinguish between the effect of the drug and the body's natural reaction to nicotine hunger. Sometimes allergic reactions occur, rarely occurring in a severe form.

Precautions: Use of the drug in patients with schizophrenia requires special caution and dose adjustment.

If skin rashes or discomfort on the skin appear, you should stop taking the drug and tell your doctor.

The drug may cause drowsiness and impaired attention, so you should not perform actions requiring attention and caution during therapy.

"Zyban" is a drug for nicotine addiction, which can be purchased only with a doctor's prescription. The drug has some advantages over those described above. It is an antidepressant that helps not only reduce the craving for nicotine, but also normalizes the mental state of the smoker, i.e. relieve irritability, depression, improve sleep. In addition, "Zyban" prevents such an unpleasant symptom as weight gain after quitting smoking.

The therapeutic course lasts from 7 to 12 weeks, after which almost all patients noted the absence of desire to smoke. Such results were observed even in heavy smokers, whose daily cigarette intake was at least 2 packs.

Treatment with Zyban can be started either a week before completely quitting smoking or during the first days of life without cigarettes. Gradually quitting cigarettes should occur during the first 10 days of therapy.

The dosage and method of administration of the drug are adjusted by the doctor individually. Most often, the treatment is divided into 2 stages: 6 days, 1 tablet per day, then until the end of the course, 2 tablets per day (in 2 doses with an interval of at least 8 hours). The tablets are not intended for chewing or sucking. Do not take immediately before bedtime.

Very rare side effects of the drug include breathing problems (involuntary wheezing, chest tightness), swelling of various parts of the body, most often the face and mucous membranes, muscle and joint pain, skin rash, fainting, cramps and convulsions. These symptoms should be reported to the attending physician immediately.

Slightly more often (1%), an exacerbation of withdrawal symptoms occurs, nausea and vomiting appear, and taste sensations are distorted.

Contraindications to the use of the drug are:

• history of epilepsy or manic depression,
• recent use of tranquilizers and sedatives, monoamine oxidase inhibitors for the treatment of depressive states, drugs that contain buprofion, the active ingredient in Zyban.
• drinking alcohol, including situations of abstinence from alcohol after binge drinking,
• the presence of tumors in the brain or central nervous system, even if this is in the past,
• cirrhosis.

Contraindications to the drug include hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, a tendency to allergic reactions, pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Precautions. Incompatible with alcohol. Affects the action of psychotropic drugs. Cases of drug interactions with other drugs are described in the instructions, which must be studied.

May cause dizziness, which should be taken into account when working with machinery.

If for some reason a dose of the drug is missed, the next dose is taken at the usual dosage, without doubling the dose.

Special inhalers, chewing gum and patches containing a small dose of nicotine and simulating the sensations of smoking, as well as electronic cigarettes for fans of the smoking process itself, help to quit smoking faster.

Adjuvant treatment can be carried out with sedatives and tranquilizers (Seduxen, Elenium, etc.), general tonics (ginseng root, etc.), including vitamins and vitamin complexes (for example, Undevit or Dekamevit). As part of complex therapy, it is important to use mouthwash solutions, which change the taste and other sensations of smoking without any danger to the body.

Physiotherapeutic treatment for smoking cessation syndrome is used in the form of breathing exercises, acupuncture and reflexology, the most effective of which is auricular reflexology.

Folk treatment of nicotine withdrawal

It should be mentioned right away that no treatment will help if a person does not want to quit smoking. Without the appropriate psychological attitude and readiness to steadfastly endure all the hardships of withdrawal syndrome when quitting smoking, medications will not be able to move the matter from dead center. And what can we say about the methods and means of traditional medicine. After all, the effectiveness of many of them is based on self-hypnosis. Yes, they help cleanse the body of toxins and resins, neutralize the negative effects of nicotine, have a calming effect, but they are not able to force you to give up the bad habit or cause an aversion to cigarettes.

Traditional medicine alone will not help a person overcome nicotine addiction, but as part of complex therapy it will undoubtedly have a positive effect on the entire body weakened by nicotine. That is why it is worth paying attention to some traditional medicine recipes.

1. When quitting smoking, traditional healers advise using water as a source of life. If you want to smoke, drink! Drink clean water and drinks based on it. It is better if these are herbal decoctions or vitamin drinks from fruits or jam, rich in vitamin C, which is considered the enemy of nicotine.
2. 2. Green tea has a good tonic effect, which can be combined with vitamin drinks and herbal infusions.

An anti-nicotine infusion can be prepared using green tea. To do this, tea leaves are mixed with chicory and medicinal herbs (chamomile, rue, nettle, mint, valerian).

1. An excellent addition to anti-nicotine tea is a tasty treat made from beets, lemon and 1 spoon of honey.
2. Unrefined oats, as a base for infusions and decoctions, are a wonderful tonic that reduces cravings for cigarettes. For example, 2 tablespoons of oats infused in a glass of boiling water, or a decoction of oats, millet, rye and barley, taken in the amount of 100 g each (boil in a liter of water for 10 minutes) will help the body cope with nicotine addiction faster and restore its strength.
3. If you do not suffer from heart disease, replace regular cigarettes with hand-rolled ones with medicinal herbs that have a sedative effect or useful "little things" (dried fruits, seeds, nuts, sticks, cheese, etc.).

Don't forget about herbal treatment, because some of them have the ability to cause aversion to nicotine, especially in herbal infusions:

• Coltsfoot, oregano, marshmallow root.
• Horsetail, nettle, gill grass, knotweed, Iceland moss, common nymph.

For example, a collection of valerian roots, caraway seeds, chamomile flowers and hop cones will help cope with irritability, calm the nerves, and normalize sleep, which is disturbed during the development of withdrawal syndrome when quitting smoking.

An infusion of celandine and strawberry leaves will cleanse the lungs of tar and harmful substances. An infusion of wormwood has the same effect, in addition to the ability to cause aversion to nicotine.

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Homeopathy and Nicotine Addiction

Many people believe that homeopathic remedies are ineffective for nicotine withdrawal. And in vain. Modern homeopathy has remedies that have a sedative effect, which is important for the raging nerves of a former smoker, and reduce the craving for smoking.

For example, the homeopathic drug "Nikomel" is able to influence the vegetative-vascular and neurotic symptoms of nicotine withdrawal, and also significantly reduce the desire to "drag on". It is used both in the treatment of nicotine addiction and to alleviate the patient's condition during the development of withdrawal syndrome when quitting smoking.

Since this is a drug made from natural ingredients, there are very few contraindications for its use. The drug should not be used to treat people under 18, pregnant and lactating women, or people with hypersensitivity to the components of the multicomponent product. Side effects can only be observed if the latter condition is not met and manifest themselves in the form of immune system reactions.

Like most homeopathic remedies, Nikomel tablets do not need to be chewed or washed down with water. It is enough for them to remain in the patient's mouth until they completely dissolve. The drug should be taken depending on the condition, no more than 6 tablets per day between meals. It is advisable to do this as needed or when a strong desire to smoke arises.

"Tabakum Plus" is a fairly young, but very effective homeopathic remedy for cigarette addiction, which has many positive reviews. Many medical drugs can envy its effect. The drug helps in the fight against smoking in its own way. It helps to restore the body's systems and functions, free them from nicotine intoxication, and accordingly, the dependence on nicotine is reduced. "Tabakum Plus" does not weaken the symptoms of withdrawal syndrome, but prevents its onset.

The drug is available in the form of homeopathic granules. As part of complex therapy, its dosage is standard - 8 granules at a time, taken five times a day. The tablets should be taken between meals, dissolving them in the mouth. It is recommended to take another 1 granule while smoking.

There is another regimen that is prescribed if Tabakum Plus is the main treatment for nicotine addiction and smoking cessation. This regimen is similar to many medications. According to it, the number of granules per day is gradually reduced:

• 1-5 days – 3 granules up to 8 times a day
• 6-12 days – 3 granules up to 5 times a day
• Day 13-19 – 1 granule between meals
• Day 20-26 – 1 granule on an empty stomach, preferably in the morning.

The granules are either kept in the mouth (under the tongue or in the cheek) until they dissolve, or dissolved in a spoonful of water and drunk.

The drug has virtually no contraindications or side effects, except for immune system reactions. It can be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as for the treatment of adolescents and children.

"Ceres compositum" is another effective homeopathic drug that has no contraindications and side effects. Its action is based on imitation of nicotine intoxication, causing positive emotions in the smoker and, accordingly, considerable craving. The smoker's body is not able to recognize the deception, so there are no withdrawal symptoms, as well as no harm to the human body.

Method of application. The scheme of application is similar to the previous drug, but is noticeably extended in time:

• 1-14 days – 3 granules up to 5 times a day
• 15-36 days – 3 granules up to 3 times a day
• Day 37-58 – 3 granules once a day.

The treatment, as you can see, is long, but completely safe and even pleasant. The granules must be sucked every time you want to smoke.

"Corrida Plus" is a herbal preparation based on calamus roots and mint leaves, which is produced in the form of tablets, which again need to be sucked. It has a good general strengthening and tonic effect, reduces intoxication of the body and causes a persistent aversion to tobacco smoke, provoking nausea from the very thought of smoking.

The drug can be taken whenever the craving for a cigarette occurs, but no more than 30 tablets per day (1 tablet per dose). Usually, the course of therapy with the drug lasts about 5 weeks, after which either a significant reduction in craving for nicotine or complete cessation of the harmful habit occurs.

Contraindications to the use of the drug are limited to individual intolerance reactions, which, if ignored, causes the development of side effects in the form of allergies.

Precautions: Smoking while taking these pills may cause discomfort, so it is better to refrain from such attempts.

Prevention

When talking about the prevention of nicotine withdrawal, it is important to understand that it is more difficult to prevent its onset than to prevent the development of nicotine addiction by quitting smoking at the first stage. As for the prognosis of this condition, for effective treatment it is not enough to simply follow the doctor's instructions, you need to really want to part with the cigarette once and for all.

Withdrawal symptoms when quitting smoking are no more painful than toothache, which means that if you want, you can endure it and then return to a normal, healthy life.

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