In the current pharmaceutical industry, there are several available quit smoking aids; roughly divided into nicotine replacement products (NRP) and non-nicotine products. The different products are used to stop smoking and each carrying with it their own pros and cons. The comparison of the different cessation aids are summarized below

Early studies on the effects of acupuncture have reported encouraging success. In 1982, a study by Fuller boasted a success rate of 95% in the first few months, and in 1983, another study by Choy reported a 88% success rate. However, subsequent studies have revealed inconsistent findings, and various reports have attempted to critique the efficacy of acupuncture based on different research data.

30 minutes of activity a day is enough to prevent weight gain for most people. This is easily achieved with a slight modification to your daily routine. A good example is to take the stairs instead of the elevator, walk to nearby diners instead of catching a cab, join a yoga class and going for power walks in the evening.

The Cochrane library has done a review of literature regarding hypnosis and smoking cessation, concluding that there was not enough evidence to say that hypnosis helps individuals quit smoking at 6 months. However, the author acknowledged that there was great variability in the types of hypnotic induction, length and control groups, thus making evaluation difficult.

Zyban has been shown to help people cease smoking, and has been long established. Zyban can help people feel alert and energetic and the fact that Australia even subsidizes it means it is an efficacious product.

Chantix is designed specifically to target nicotine receptors in the brain and block nicotine from attaching to your brain by binding to the receptors themselves. Although Chantix does not contain nicotine, it still excites the receptors and generates up to 60% of the dopamine levels of nicotine. This quit smoking drug is similar to ‘nicotine replacement therapy’ (NRT) which in theory help smokers stop by providing an alternate source of nicotine but at a reduced amount.