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New Anti-Smoking Drug Varenicline Shows Promise

United States (UPI) — A new drug marketed under the brand name Chantix appears to increase significantly the number of people who are able to quit smoking, new studies show.
Three studies reported Wednesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggest Chantix — marketed by Pfizer Inc. — will help smokers stay away from [...]

Nicotine in a Bottle? – Nicotine Drink Touts Alternative to Smoking

There’s a whole new way for smokers to get a fix — a lemon-flavored drink laced with nicotine.
Nic Time, the company that makes Nic Lite, says its meant to tide over smokers when they can’t light up on a plane or a bar. But critics say it could be one more way for young people [...]

FDA Approves Varenicline for Smoking Cessation

By United States Food and Drug Administration, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today the approval of Chantix (varenicline tartrate) tablets, to help cigarette smokers stop smoking. The active ingredient in Chantix, varenicline tartrate, is a new molecular entity that received a priority FDA review because of its significant potential benefit to public [...]

The Quit and Win Competition – 272 Contestants

A total of 272 smokers have pledged to quit the habit by entering an international competition. The Quit and Win competition, organised locally by the Bahrain Anti-Smoking Society, attracted 259 men and 13 women, society vice-president Dr Mariam Al Jalahma told the GDN yesterday.
The aim is to initially get smokers to quit for four weeks [...]

Licorice or Liquorice To help Curb or Stop Nicotine Addiction or Smoking

As mentioned before with Stop or Quit Smoking Home Remedy & Remedies.
Natives of the West Indies like to chew on licorice sticks or on sugar cane stalks. Inspired by this, one doctor recommended that his patients chew licorice sticks to break the smoking habit. The idea has apparently been very successful. Ex-smokers [...]