HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Suggest A Suitable Way To Quit Smoking?

default
Posted on Tue, 17 Sep 2013
Question: I would like to quit smoking, I tired many times but unable to quit, tell me the ways which can be followed
doctor
Answered by Dr. Susanta Padhy (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Drugs like bupropion and counselling will help

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for the query

Medicines like bupropion and others will help in decreasing craving for the same

But, medicine alone is not sufficient. The following techniques work for our clients

1. List the techniques and methods that have worked even for few days and analyse them and then refine and follow them

2. List methods or situations that had forced to re-take smoking. Find an alternative solution of those events / situations by "problem solving strategy"

3. Taking Nicotine chewing gum whenever you have craving

4. Count backwards from 500 -3, whenever you have craving

These are many more techniques. Which technique will suit you will actually depend upon detailed history

Do you take any other drugs ?

Hope this helps. Good luck
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
doctor
default
Follow up: Dr. Susanta Padhy (39 minutes later)
no I don't take any other drugs
doctor
Answered by Dr. Susanta Padhy (14 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Nicotine chew gum, medicines and counselling helpf

Detailed Answer:
O.K, Thank you

In addition to our previous discussions and suggestions, it is important to be in regular follow up with a counsellor / psychiatrist

Sometimes, it becomes difficult to quit. But persistent effort in a technical manner brings success, as I have seen in my clinical experience

I am sure you should be able to quit, because your motivation seems to be strong

Wish you all the best
Note: In case of any other concern or query related to prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or the recovery of persons with the any type of addiction or substance use, follow up with our Addiction Medicine Specialist. Click here to book a consultation now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Susanta Padhy

Psychiatrist

Practicing since :1998

Answered : 415 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Suggest A Suitable Way To Quit Smoking?

Brief Answer:
Drugs like bupropion and counselling will help

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for the query

Medicines like bupropion and others will help in decreasing craving for the same

But, medicine alone is not sufficient. The following techniques work for our clients

1. List the techniques and methods that have worked even for few days and analyse them and then refine and follow them

2. List methods or situations that had forced to re-take smoking. Find an alternative solution of those events / situations by "problem solving strategy"

3. Taking Nicotine chewing gum whenever you have craving

4. Count backwards from 500 -3, whenever you have craving

These are many more techniques. Which technique will suit you will actually depend upon detailed history

Do you take any other drugs ?

Hope this helps. Good luck