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Carol Southard

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posted 05/27/2008, comment (1)

Dispelling the Myths about Nicotine and Nicotine Replacement Therapy

Many smokers have misperceptions about nicotine, which often result in not using evidence-based treatments when quitting. Misperceptions about nicotine are often derived from how the harmful effects of tobacco are presented in cessation materials. The following are key points to keep in mind when considering the use of Nicotine... Read more Chevron

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Laura

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posted 02/01/2008, comments (0)

FDA Calls for Stronger Warning on Chantix Label

Chantix users take note! Chantix, the newest stop-smoking drug from Pfizer, has been increasingly linked to side effects of serious psychiatric behavior, and today the FDA called for stronger warnings on Chantix labels. Click here to read the full story on Chantix. To find more information about Chantix and the risks vs. benefits of... Read more Chevron

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Anne Mitchell

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posted 01/28/2008, comments (2)

Stop-Smoking Drugs – Are They For You?

Today, we have many different drugs and tools available to us that are designed to help us quit smoking. But do they really work? And are they safe?When I was struggling over those many years to become an ex-smoker, I kept trying the newest thing on the market. Each time I would hope that I had finally found the magic bullet. I tried nicotine gum... Read more Chevron

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