Other techniques developed were not as widely received as those mentioned above. They include administering an external shock to smokers in order to negatively associate smoking with pain. Years ago, electric shocks were used (Conway 1977) and subjects were even asked to self inflict pain by snapping on a rubber band around their wrists.

Of all the aversion techniques, rapid smoking has been the only one shown to be effective in over 12 research studies. It leads to significantly lower urges to smoke in the immeidate 24 hours and this effect lasts up to 1 week. However at 4 weeks, there was only a very minor decrease in smoking urge compared to self paced smoking or the cold turkey no smoking technique.

The first few days after your ‘Quit date’ can be difficult. Smoking craving is something many smokers experience, and it is the one thing that makes ‘cold turkey’ difficult. In order to quit, you will need to learn different methods of coping with the cravings.

Nicorette gum is another good nicotine replacement product but can cause jaw pain when used excessively. Soft drinks and coffee used before chewing can also affect the rapid relief that you will get so if you need the immediate relief from nicotine, and inhaler might be more effective.

Nicorette inhalers are useful tools and are often preferred because of their subjective resemblence to cigarette use. It should be used by adults up to 12 cartridges a day for up to 3 months. This should be used concurrently with education and medical support.