kittenheels... said the tobacco made him nauseous but he gets cravings. He wants to try using a gum so that he can quit using nicotine all together. He is also a recovering addict from opiates and on medication for that. He would like to quit that also, one step at a time... anyway my question is what type of gum would be the safest and most helpful so he can start working on obtaining life without dependency? Thank you for your time!
Nicorette - My husband quit smoking about 8 months ago but replaced that with chewing tobacco. He?
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- 16 Mar 2011 by kittenheels
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- nicorette, smoking, nicotine, opiate, medication
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DzooBaby16 Mar 2011
Do you have health insurance? Try calling the customer service number on your card and ask them if they have a smoking cessation program. Some of them do and they offer smoking cessation aids at a free or discounted price. Some also offer over the phone counselling or meetings for counselling. It is worth looking into. Your husband can also speak with your healthcare provider about smoking cessation. There are a few drugs that can help like Chantix and Zyban. He could also recommend which gum to use. There are different strengths. Also try the American Lung Association website. They have tips for smoking cessation on there as well. Good Luck to him and congratulations on making a decision that is the single best thing he can do for his health-stop smoking!
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Great ideas DzooBaby. I quit smoking using the nicoderm patches 6 years ago. It's been an ongoing battle with my husband who "says" he quit when I did (under duress). He used Nicoderm gum, & is still using it! So in essence he hasn't quit. I got on him about that also, & he switched to lozenges. Same ole' same ole', still needs that nicotine. It's different for each person. I wanted to quit, but don't think my hubby really ever did. I applaud your husband for wanting to quit & I hope he makes it. The packages of gum or patches will tell you what strength to use as in; if you smoke more than two packs a day start with step 1, 1 pack a day step 2 & so on. If you can't get help any other way, have him talk to the pharmatist at the drug store. They are very helpful in these matters. I bet you are a happy camper knowing he wants to change his habits. Good luck to both of you, & remember to be supportive!