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Looks like Australia doesn't have an issue with. Nicorette one of the most popular brands here. If it was even slightly dubious in this country it would not get though. We are very strict not like US from the tales my colleagues tell me with regards to FDA approval.

ow does it work?

Nicorette gum contains nicotine. It is a type of medicine known as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and is used to help smokers give up the habit.

Nicotine is the addictive substance present in tobacco. Smokers who try to give up often experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms and cravings for cigarettes, because they are dependent on the nicotine in tobacco. Withdrawal symptoms can include irritability, headaches, restlessness, insomnia and difficulty concentrating. These, combined with cigarette cravings, are why it is difficult for some people to give up smoking.

Nicotine replacement therapies work by giving you a small amount of nicotine, but without the dangerous effects of inhaling tobacco smoke. This helps relieve the withdrawal symptoms and cravings for a cigarette that you get when you stop smoking, and allows you to get on with breaking the psychological habit of smoking. If you are physically addicted to nicotine, using NRT has been shown to almost double your chances of successfully quitting smoking.

The nicotine released from chewing Nicorette gum is absorbed into the bloodstream from the lining of your mouth and provides quick relief from cravings.

Nicorette gum is available in two strengths. The 2mg gum is suitable for people who smoke less than 20 cigarettes a day, or whose first cigarette of the day is more than 30 minutes after waking. The 4mg gum provides a larger dose of nicotine for people who are more dependent on nicotine, ie people who smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day, or whose first cigarette is within 30 minutes of waking.

NRT comes in many forms. There are factsheets on all these linked at the end of this page. Nicotine patches can be used to help prevent cravings for cigarettes, while nasal sprays, inhalators, chewing gum, tablets that dissolve under the tongue, and lozenges, are all forms that can be used instead of smoking when you get a cigarette craving.

As well as breaking the physical addiction, you also need to break the smoking habits you used to have. Try to avoid situations where you will be tempted to smoke, and remember to seek help and support whenever you feel like giving in to your cravings.
What is it used for?

Relief of withdrawal symptoms associated with giving up smoking.


If you have already quit smoking completely, Nicorette gum can be used to relieve cravings for a cigarette.

If you are not yet ready to stop smoking completely, Nicorette gum is also licensed to help you to cut down the number of cigarettes you smoke each day, by chewing the gum instead of having a cigarette. This can make it easier to eventually stop smoking completely.

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Will power,it's free but hard to find

I quit many many times,each time I learned something.

In the end I was successful only because I quit drinking,and sugar at the same time.A mix of evening out blood sugar,keeping my resolve by staying sober,and relaxing with the help of hypnotherapy from utube.

Also accountability is a strong factor,I promised my kids I would take on a chore I hate,and give them money if I started smoking again this time.

I also took on some gym training and nutrition courses to give myself something constructive to focus on,that I wanted to be healthy for.

This combination has finaly kept me constant on the promise I made to my self.

Allen Carr wrote a helpful way of looking at smoking.

I have tried a few products,gum,patch's etc but I found cutting down to a very light cigerette-silkcut silver,then cutting down to 4 a day then quiting cold turkey at a time when stress was least worked best for me.Loads of relaxation of any sort the first few weeks-massage would probably help also.

All the nicotine products continue to feed the addiction,seems senseless to me.

Allen Carr wrote a helpful way of looking at smoking.

I have tried a few products,gum,patch's etc but I found cutting down to a very light cigerette-silkcut silver,then cutting down to 4 a day then quiting cold turkey at a time when stress was least worked best for me.Loads of relaxation of any sort the first few weeks-massage would probably help also.

All the nicotine products continue to feed the addiction,seems senseless to me.

Heavy smoking will give you cancer or copd..I got emphysema (copd).resulting in less than 50% lung function..I had to quit..Its the tar in the smoke that has to go..I did the Walmart brand 4mg.cherry lozenges $33 for 107 pcs..You're still addicted but there is no smoke..A bit pricey..I do Camel Snus. A pouch placed between lip and gum..Works for me but a danger of mouth cancer is possible...Heard Chantix pills are good..Never tried them but have used all the rest including patches..
Your goal in the short term is to eliminate the smoke..Once achieved you can go for the ultimate goal of addiction free living..