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What Is NRT?
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) helps you stop smoking by giving your body a controlled amount of nicotine without the harmful chemicals found in cigarettes.
It reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms, making it easier to focus on breaking the habit of smoking.
How Does NRT Work?
When you stop smoking, your body goes into nicotine withdrawal. This can cause cravings, irritability, low mood, and difficulty concentrating.
NRT gives you a safer, lower dose of nicotine without tar or carbon monoxide. This helps ease withdrawal symptoms while you adjust to life without cigarettes.
Types of NRT Available
There are several options available, and many people use a combination:
- Nicotine Patches: Worn on the skin and provide a steady supply of nicotine throughout the day.
- Nicotine Gum: Chewed to release nicotine, absorbed through the lining of the mouth.
- Nicotine Lozenges: Dissolve slowly in the mouth, releasing nicotine gradually.
- Nicotine Nasal Spray: Delivers nicotine through the nasal lining for fast relief from cravings.
- Nicotine Inhalators: Mimic the hand-to-mouth action of smoking while delivering nicotine vapour.
- Nicotine Microtabs: Small tablets that dissolve under the tongue for a slow release of nicotine.
- Nicotine Mouth Spray: Provides fast-acting relief by spraying nicotine directly into the mouth.
How To Use NRT?
Is NRT Safe?
NRT is a well-established and widely recommended way to stop smoking.
Nicotine is addictive, but it’s the chemicals in tobacco smoke that cause the most harm. NRT provides nicotine without those harmful substances, making it a much safer alternative to smoking.
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