Heart Health
Ask the doctor: Smoking: cut back or cut it out?
Nicotine replacement therapy can be very useful for some people. In general, though, for longtime smokers it is best to try nicotine replacement—or any other method to stop smoking—in the context of a dedicated smoking cessation program. For example, there are prescription drugs that have a rather modest effect on smoking cessation rates but which may be more effective as part of a comprehensive program that includes counseling and support. Usually, the goal is complete cessation.
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