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New method to quit smoking proves popular; “stick it over your cigarette”
Quitting smoking without withdrawal symptoms or without having to turn down a cigarette on the very first day? That almost sounds like a fairy tale. But a few weeks ago, a new German method for quitting smoking was launched on the European market, promising exactly that. 64% of smokers are absolutely keen to give it a go. What sort of method is it? And does it really work as well as the research suggests? Our team decided to investigate. What we discovered will surprise you.
The truth about quitting smoking
You’ve probably been there. Family members or non-smokers tell you that you should quit, but none of them really know how difficult it can be. Last year, for example, 41% of German smokers aged between 25 and 60 made at least one attempt to quit, most using nicotine patches or going cold turkey, whilst some read a book.
However, the truth behind quitting is rarely “You just have to want to”, explains Michael Brechmann, lung specialist and ambassador for Stop-nicotine.com
Image: women smokes in public.
Whether you succeed depends not on the smoker, but on how you go about quitting.
“No, in reality it depends on your physical dependence on nicotine, but also on how you cope with stress. Do you have social triggers? How much do the people around you smoke? Motivation and timing also play a role. In short, it’s no wonder that many smokers shy away from quitting or fail time and time again, feeling discouraged.”
Foto: NicoQuit filters help filter out nicotine and tar.
The new NicoQuit Method: Prepare your body to quit – before you actually stop
The idea is simple, yet ingenious. Instead of quitting straight away, NicoQuit first helps you reduce your addiction. The filter you attach to your cigarette reduces the intake of nicotine and tar, giving your brain time to adjust. The result? Fewer cravings and, once you quit, less severe withdrawal symptoms. Many smokers find that, as a result, quitting no longer feels like a struggle, but like the logical next step.
Foto: NicoQuit filters help filter out nicotine and tar.
Whilst many methods for quitting simply leave you to your own devices once you’ve stopped, NicoQuit offers support. Experts have developed a practical plan that specifically addresses the moments when most people relapse: stress, social situations, old habits and unexpected cravings.
Not general advice, but concrete steps for precisely that moment. That is why smokers find this approach personal, realistic and supportive – rather than strict or patronising.
But it’s not for everyone
As soon as a method for quitting claims it can help everyone, scepticism is warranted. Because there is no such thing as a ‘magic’ solution.
NicoQuit filters are specially designed for people who have already tried to quit smoking a few times but haven’t succeeded with cold turkey or nicotine patches, for those who don’t want to give up their daily routine and social life when they quit, or for those who want to avoid unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, irritability and uncontrollable cravings.
The method takes a few weeks, and anyone who would rather quit tomorrow would be better off choosing a different method.
In addition, pregnant women are advised to consult a doctor first. For all other smokers, however, this is the least painful route to a smoke-free life.
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Interested? Below is the link to NicoQuit. There you’ll find all the information about how to use it, the prices and current availability.
External scientific studies used as the basis for this article on gradually cutting down when quitting smoking:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19135903/
This RCT shows that smokers who gradually reduce their smoking behaviour using nicotine gum (a different method, but evidence for the effect of gradual reduction) are more likely to quit successfully than placebo users, and that a reduction prior to abstinence has a positive influence on quitting.
https://academic.oup.com/ntr/article/23/6/992/6010042
A study in ‘Nicotine & Tobacco Research’ shows that smokers who gradually switch to cigarettes with lower nicotine content consume significantly less nicotine and smoke, without withdrawal symptoms or the urge to smoke becoming stronger.
https://richtlijnen.nhg.org/behandelrichtlijnen/stoppen-met-roken
NHG guideline ‘Quitting smoking’ (Netherlands) Although this guideline does not directly mention the term ‘gradual reduction’, it does emphasise that all methods of quitting smoking yield real health benefits, such as lower blood pressure, improved lung function and a reduced risk of death, and that the earlier you quit, the greater the effect.
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