The health hazards of smoking are no secret, but smokers still find it quite difficult to quit. The vast array of stop smoking programs available can complicate matters, making it difficult to decide which program will work best for each individual smoker. Each smoker requires a program that best suits his or her individual needs.

The methods employed by stop smoking programs include hypnosis. The strategy of using hypnosis to quit smoking can be advantageous for the person who wants to quit. There are no drugs or substitutes for tobacco involved, and the treatments can be effective. Many medical professional deem hypnosis an appropriate tool in the fight to quit smoking. There are drawbacks, however, including that multiple sessions may be required and some people cannot be induced into a hypnotic state.

Quitting smoking can be a difficult process. There are, however, medications that can be used to help by blocking the urge to smoke. A prescription is required, and like all medications, anti-smoking drugs can have side effects. One must consider, however, that continuing to smoke can be worse than the expense and side effects associated with these medications.

Many people will succeed by using a herbal remedy to stop smoking. Lots of different herbs can be effective, when used in combinations that are tailored toward the individual involved. (You may need to experiment until you find the right combination for you.) In general, one of the best herbs is lobelia, which imitates nicotine in the system and aids in the quitting process.

Acupuncture is used in some stop smoking programs. One acupuncture method uses the traditional needles to stimulate your energy channels. The needles will stop your urges to smoke. Another method involves placing a surgical staple in your ear, which will remain there until you have finished quitting smoking.

In order to quit, it is important to find a stop smoking program that includes counseling and other forms of psychological support. Programs vary in the amount of support they provide. The psychological addiction will last much longer than the physical need for tobacco (which passes in a few days), and so counseling is a vital part of any program.

The health hazards of smoking are no secret, but smokers still find it quite difficult to quit. The vast array of stop smoking programs available can complicate matters, making it difficult to decide which program will work best for each individual smoker. Hypnosis to stop smoking is one popular method utilized in programs. Among the several advantages of hypnosis is that it needs neither drugs nor tobacco substitutes and can be extremely successful in halting tobacco use. Some people choose to use an herbal remedy to stop smoking. The herb lobelia may mimic nicotine and help wean a smoker off cigarettes in the same way that a patch does.

- Michele Robbins

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