“Is there a cure for nicotine addiction?”
I have a nicotine addiction. Is there a cure for nicotine addiction?
3 Answers
Your question is very important to fully appreciate that those individuals who are tobacco users, who wish to terminate their use of tobacco, do have several options to use under a physician's, or nurse practitioner's care available to them. First the individual must be ready to follow the steps provided by the medical team. Nicotine patches of different strengths might be deployed in conjunction with a medication to attenuate the craving for nicotine as the individual decreases their use of tobacco. Transition from high to low strength nicotine patches occurs as the physical symptoms decrease in intensity and use of a medication can be extended to sustain the absence of physical symptoms tobacco abstinence. To 'cure' someone of tobacco addiction is a continued work in progress for those afflicted with this condition. It might require several attempts to remain tobacco free, given that tobacco and its compounded substances do have a significant stimulating effect on specific brain sensory areas. It is unreasonable to expect a cure for tobacco misuse & overuse given the numerous factors that are believed to be associated with personality type & societal pressures influencing tobacco addiction, in addition to brain chemistry changes induced by tobacco. Thank you for your question. Please consult your physician on this matter, as extended health related conditions are caused by tobacco use. GABrowne MD. FAAEP