Talk to your doctor about nicotine replacement or medicines.

Another crucial question is the value of behavioral counseling as an adjunct to nicotine replacement.

Most doctors will recommend that you try other ways to stop smoking before using nicotine replacement.

But researchers say the experience with the gum shows that nicotine replacement does not work unless doctors understand the nature of the addiction.

Based on the experience with doctors so far, though, many researchers wonder whether even the best nicotine replacement will be administered properly.

After several months, they gradually wean themselves from the nicotine replacement.

Consider nicotine replacement If you can't quit on your own, ask your doctor for help.

There are many ways to stop smoking, from quitting all at once to using nicotine replacements to joining a support group.

This brings up the notion that some people need nicotine replacement for life.

It did not, even if they also received counseling with the nicotine replacement.