Research Notes on Smoking Cessation
Smoking is the number one preventable cause of death in the United States. Without a doubt, people who stop smoking have a tremendous health benefit over those don't - and the earlier the better. Focusing on the benefits of becoming a non-smoker, recognizing the dangers of smoking, and setting a quit date is the first step. Many modalities, such as hypnosis, acupuncture, biofeedback, and medications have been proven to be effective when it comes to kicking the habit.
Fast Facts
- Becoming a non-smoker drastically reduces the likelihood of having a heart attack or stroke.
- Remaining smoke free for 10 years reduces the risk of lung cancer by 50%.
- People who quit smoking experience fewer respiratory illness, such as pneumonia, influenza, bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, and the common cold.
- Women who quit smoking are likely to have an easier time becoming pregnant.
- Men who quit smoking are less likely to have problems with impotency.
- Risk of gum disease and dental problems of non-smokers is half of those who smoke.
- Other cancers associated with smoking include: kidney cancer, esophageal cancer, and cervical cancer.
5 Great Resources on Smoking Cessation
- MedlinePlus: Smoking Cessation
- Smoking-Cessation.org: Everything You Need To Know About Quitting
- WebMD: Smoking Cessation Health Center
- American Heart Association: Smoking Cessation
- Wikipedia: Smoking Cessation
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5 Latest Headlines on Smoking Cessation
What Are The Benefits for Smoking Cessation?
- UpToDate: Smoking Cessation Benefits
- American Lung Association: Benefits to Smoking Cessation
- About.com: Benefits After Quitting Smoking
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Smoking Cessation?
- American Cancer Society (ACS): Nicotine Withdrawal Side Effects
- QuitGuide: Side Effects of Smoking Cessation
- WhyQuit: Side Effects of Smoking Cessation
What are the Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Smoking Cessation?
- Wikipedia: Alternative Techniques
- Chantix
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
- Nicotrol NS
- Clonidine (Catapres)
- Acupuncture.com: Acupuncture for Smoking Cessation
- Healthwise (via PeaceHealth): Herbal Options for Smoking Cessation
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Smoking Cessation
- SmokeFree.gov: Smoking Cessation FAQs
- American Cancer Society (ACS): Double Your Chances of Quitting
- A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Tips for Smoking Cessation
- YouTube: Smoking Cessation
Clinical Trials for Smoking Cessation
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Smoking Cessation
- CenterWatch: Smoking Cessation
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Smoking Cessation
- HealthBoards: Smoking Cessation Message Board
- QuitSmoking.com: Official Message Board
- QuitSmokingSupport: Smoking Cessation Message Board
- WebMD: Smoking Cessation Support Group
- DailyStrength: Smoking Cessation Discussion
- Yahoo Groups: Smoking Cessation Support Group
- New York Times: Study Finds Big Social Factor in Quitting Smoking (May 22, 2008)
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Smoking Cessation
- JAMA: Smoking Cessation
- PubMed Central: Smoking Cessation
- Google Scholar: Smoking Cessation
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- Contributor: Amy Sandhu
- Reviewer: Elisa Carter
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- Last update: Oct. 2, 2008
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