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Nicotine Patches, Gums Won't Help Smokers Quit Long-Term: Study
MONDAY, Jan. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Nicotine patches and nicotine gum -- the popular mainstays of so-called "nicotine replacement therapy" -- don't help many smokers kick the habit and remain cigarette-free over the long haul, new research suggests.
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:49:31 -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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