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The health hazards of smoking are no secret, but smokers still find it quite difficult to quit. The vast array of stop smoking programs available can complicate matters, making it difficult to decide which program will work best for each individual smoker. Each smoker requires a program that best suits his or her individual needs.

Hypnosis is one of the more important methods which can be used in stop smoking programs, unless you are one that cannot be hypnotized, and therefore it would not be an effective program for you. Hypnosis has many advantages such as, being approved by the medical community, no use of drugs, and no tobacco substitutes during the program. To be successful using a hypnosis program, probably, will require you attend repeat sessions. .

Quitting smoking can be a difficult process. There are, however, medications that can be used to help by blocking the urge to smoke. A prescription is required, and like all medications, anti-smoking drugs can have side effects. One must consider, however, that continuing to smoke can be worse than the expense and side effects associated with these medications.

Many people will succeed by using a herbal remedy to stop smoking. Lots of different herbs can be effective, when used in combinations that are tailored toward the individual involved. (You may need to experiment until you find the right combination for you.) In general, one of the best herbs is lobelia, which imitates nicotine in the system and aids in the quitting process.

Acupuncture is used in some stop smoking programs. One acupuncture method uses the traditional needles to stimulate your energy channels. The needles will stop your urges to smoke. Another method involves placing a surgical staple in your ear, which will remain there until you have finished quitting smoking.

For stop smoking programs to be successful they must offer counseling and support to their patients. Sometimes this counseling alone is used to help quit smoking. The physical addiction from smoking can be remedied in several days but the mental reliance can continue for quite a while. That is why the best programs offer consideration to the mental outlook of the smoker.