Smoking

Updated: 7.21.2008

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ACP Clinical Skills Module > Counseling for Behavior Change > Nicotine Replacement - Patient Information

This tool provides recommendations based on your current cigarette use.


What type of nicotine replacement will be best for you?

  • Your choice of nicotine replacement depends on your personal preference, side effects of the replacement methods, and your past experience with quitting.
  • Consider the information provided in this tool when choosing a nicotine replacement method.
  • Remember:
    - If you are pregnant or have an unstable heart or blood vessel disease, discuss nicotine replacement options with your physician.
    - It's important to not smoke while using nicotine replacement.
    - Make a follow-up appointment with your health care provider to review progress.
    - Greater success comes when combining nicotine replacement with a behavioral smoking cessation program.


NOTE: This content was excerpted from the ACP Clinical Skills Module, Counseling for Behavior Change.



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MedlinePlus: Smoking Cessation

From the National Library of Medicine (NLM)
This resource compiles content and resources to help you quit smoking.



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MedlinePlus: Smoking Cessation

From the National Library of Medicine (NLM)
This resource compiles content and resources to help you quit smoking.



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American Lung Association: Freedom From Smoking Online

From the American Lung Association

This free online smoking cessation program from the American Lung Association has recently been upgraded.

Excerpted from the program introduction:
Quitting smoking can evoke a lot of feelings: fear, resentment, relief, and so on. If you stay committed to the program and complete all of the assignments you have a good chance of remaining smoke-free for good. Millions of people have quit smoking and you can do it too!



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MedlinePlus: Smoking Risks Tutorial

From the National Library of Medicine
This multimedia tutorial explains the risks associated with smoking.



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