Smoking cessation program

About Smoking cessation program

Modern smoking cessation pairs behavioral support with FDA-approved pharmacotherapy. Combination nicotine replacement (long-acting patch plus a short-acting lozenge, gum, or inhaler), varenicline, and bupropion all roughly double quit rates compared with willpower alone; varenicline is the single most effective monotherapy and can be combined with NRT in selected patients. Counseling — even brief, structured advice — adds further benefit. Most successful quitters require multiple attempts; lapses are part of the process and should prompt reassessment rather than abandonment of treatment.