Snus or smokeless tobacco is being endorsed by the Swedish public health system as a better option to smoking. It is a form of chewed tobacco (also known as “snuff” or “spit tobacco”), but unlike chewing tobacco, snus does not require spitting - thus adding to its popularity

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.

Before we begin, let me tell you a secret…. dieting itself is ineffective. You heard it right. It is not beneficial to go on a diet while you are trying to stop smoking. 2 studies (Hall 1992 and Pirie 1992) have shown that dieting is actually counter-productive! It is too much for somebody to control food intake while stopping smoking at the same time.

Just taking a look at the different studies, the important factors that will help cease smoking are: support from any friends, increased motivation, being married or having a supportive partner, avoiding smoking environments, minimalize cravings and withdrawal symptoms (using NRT) and having more than 8 counseling sessions lasting 90 minutes each; focusing on aversive smoking techniques, increasing social support and learning rapid smoking techniques

A study in Psychopharmacology on July 1 suggests that this vaccine may reduce the need and craving for nicotine. Mark LeSage, PhD, and colleagues at the University of Minnesota, found that when rats trained to self-administer nicotine were then injected with a nicotine vaccine, they subsequently used less nicotine.