Quit Smoking without Medications

There are other methods to quit smoking that don't require a prescription. While this may at first sound like the preferred method for quitting, we must warn you that these methods don't improve your success rate much more than just simply going cold turkey.

That being said, there is little harm in trying something like acupuncture (as an example). Just be aware that the evidence shows that you are probably going to need more than just these alternative methods to quit smoking.

Individuals who want to engage in some of these alternative, non-prescription methods to quit smoking should always consult with their physician. Explain the methods you with to try; listen to their suggestions and consider the advice that they give. Many of these methods haven't been thoroughly tested by the FDA.

In no particular order:

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Acupuncture	Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese medicine. It involves using thin needles to activate the body's 'qi' or health energy. Acupuncture for smoking cessation is often done on certain parts of the ear which is supposed to increase the body's level of endorphins which may calm nicotine cravings. However, there is little evidence to show that Acupuncture alone can eliminate smoking. It seems to work in the short term but the long term success rate is in the single digits.
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Hypnosis	Hypnosis is a tricky one to review. There is a lot of conflicting data out there that both supports and refutes the success of hypnosis. We will say, however, that hypnosis seems to be the most successful of the non-prescription methods for quitting smoking. According to a study done by Ohio State University in 2000, those who underwent hypnosis fared better in terms of abstaining from smoking than those who didn't. A lack of standards in this field makes determining effectiveness difficult. One thing that did seem promising is when you combine hypnosis with other forms of quitting. This approach has the best long term success rate.
Herbal Remedies	We need to start the conversation by stating that many herbal remedies fall under the category of "dietary supplement" and, because of that, they don't need FDA approval. That means that the manufacturers don't need to prove their claims. We aren't saying that the manufacturers are lying, we just don't have a proven, independent track record. That being said, most herbal remedies specifically designed for smoking cessation work by replacing the niotine with another similar chemical. Lobelia is the most common used.
Laser Therapy	Similar to acupuncture but without the needles. The process uses a cold, soft light to stimulate energy points on the body to release endorphins. There is little scientific evidence to show that this method alone has a long term success rate for quitting smoking

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