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Nicotine patches don't work in the real world, study finds
If you made a new year’s resolution to quit smoking and you’re counting on nicotine patches or gum to help you, you may want to reconsider: A new study finds that these and other nicotine replacement products aren’t much good at preventing former smokers from relapsing.
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:56:05 -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.
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