A strong connection to smoking persists for those who have quit, as indicated by experiences of former smokers. In England, quit attempts are low despite the availability of two stop-smoking medications, Cytisine and reformulated Varenicline, with only 0.2% uptake. Cytisine mimics nicotine's effects, helping users feel they've smoked, while Varenicline alleviates urges and withdrawal symptoms. Previous efforts to quit involved various methods, like patches and gum, often proving ineffective, highlighting the complexity of breaking the addiction.
Even now, after all these years, I stopped more than a decade ago, but you are never really a non-smoker. You are just a smoker who is currently not smoking.
Two stop-smoking medications have been available in the UK since 2024, yet only 0.2% of those attempting to give up have used them, according to an analysis of NHS data.
Cytisine mimics the effects of nicotine and tricks your brain into thinking you've had a cigarette, while Varenicline can reduce the urge to smoke and ease withdrawal symptoms.
I tried everything to stop smoking: patches, gum, lozenges, and attended three in-person sessions, but nothing worked; I continued smoking during all those attempts.
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