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Nicotine Gum
 Success
Rate*10% to 20% * Success is defined as the user quitting for at least a year |
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What
it is: Approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1984, nicotine
gum is the oldest nicotine-replacement therapy. It comes in two strength
levels and reduces cravings by releasing nicotine into the bloodstream.
It can be prescribed by a doctor or dentist and users must first quit smoking.How it works:
The gum is chewed deliberately and when a tingling in the mouth indicates
the release of nicotine, the gum is left to sit until the sensation stops.
The process is repeated for about 30 minutes. Generally 10 to 15 pieces
of gum are used daily but no more than 30. Smokers chew gum every day for
a month -- reducing the amount of pieces -- and stop entirely after three
to six months. Nicotine gum is stiff and can pose chewing problems for people
with dentures or a lot of dental work. 