Smoking cessation

Smoking cessation is the process of stopping tobacco smoking. It may involve behavioral support, medication, or both to manage nicotine dependence and reduce relapse.

Nicotine replacement therapy: Treatment that supplies nicotine without tobacco smoke to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings. It eases nicotine withdrawal while separating nicotine use from smoking.
Quitline: A telephone-based service that provides counseling and information to help people stop smoking. Quitlines make structured cessation counseling available remotely.
Cold turkey: Stopping an addictive substance abruptly without tapering or using medication to ease the transition. It contrasts unsupported abrupt quitting with planned treatment and support.
Smoking-related diseases: Diseases caused or made more likely by exposure to tobacco smoke. Cessation lowers future risk from diseases linked to continued smoke exposure.
Nicotine: An addictive chemical found in tobacco that acts on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Nicotine drives dependence and shapes withdrawal during cessation.
Varenicline: A prescription medicine that partially activates nicotine receptors and reduces nicotine cravings and the rewarding effects of smoking. Its receptor effects can reduce both withdrawal and the satisfaction of smoking.
Smoking cessation clinic: A healthcare service offering assessment and support for people who want to stop smoking. Clinics can combine medication advice with individualized behavioral support.
Smoking reduction: A deliberate decrease in tobacco consumption that may or may not lead to complete abstinence. Reducing cigarettes is distinct from the goal of stopping smoking entirely.
Cardiovascular disease: A group of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels. Stopping smoking reduces cardiovascular risks associated with tobacco exposure.
Tobacco use disorder: A pattern of tobacco use marked by impaired control, continued use despite harm, and clinically significant distress or impairment. This diagnosis captures the dependence that can make stopping difficult.

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