Smoking cessation

Request an online visit for Smoking cessation. A licensed provider reviews your case and prescribes treatment when appropriate.

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Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD
MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed June 2026

About Smoking cessation

Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death. Quitting at any age improves cardiovascular, pulmonary, and cancer outcomes — much of the cardiovascular benefit accrues within the first one to two years. Nicotine dependence is treatable: combination behavioral support and pharmacotherapy roughly doubles quit rates compared with willpower alone. First-line options include nicotine replacement (patch plus short-acting form), varenicline, and bupropion. Vaping cessation follows similar principles, with behavioral counseling as the backbone.

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