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Nicotine patches, gum don't help smokers quit, new study finds
LOS ANGELES • Smokers who count on nicotine patches or gum to help them quit may want to reconsider: A new study finds that these and other nicotine replacement products aren't effective at preventing former smokers from relapsing in real-world conditions.
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:17:13 -0800 Nicotine patches, gum don't prevent relapse, study finds
Among adults who stopped smoking, those who had used nicotine replacement products were just as likely to start again as those who quit cold turkey. Smokers who count on nicotine patches or gum to help them quit may want to reconsider: A new study finds that these and other nicotine replacement products aren't effective at preventing former smokers from relapsing in real-world conditions.
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:11:35 -0800
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