There are many misperceptions about the role of nicotine in the harmful effects of smoking
on health. 1 A survey of Australian smokers found that 25% believed that nicotine …

Background: In spite of an established safety and efficacy record, nicotine replacement
therapy (NRT) is frequently used incorrectly, suboptimally, or not at all. Objective: This article …

Following in the wake of progress forged by nicotine chewing gum, a new generation of
nicotine replacement products will soon be available as aids to giving up smoking. These …

Nicotine addiction is increasingly regarded as the central problem associated with smoking
cessation [1]. To deal with this problem, various forms of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) …

Smoking is a major cause of cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases and cancer.
Despite the high prevalence of smokers worldwide, smokers are often neglected and not …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect of the various nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) on
smoking reduction. DESIGN: During an initial sampling week, the subjects familiarised …

Although products for nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) have been available for over 20
years, they have been excluded until recently from state or insurance based health service …

Background Public policy and clinical treatment in tobacco addiction in the UK has focused
on cessation: an abrupt attempt to stop all cigarettes. However, recent evidence suggests …

Background Nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) and a new drug, bupropion, are licensed
in several countries as aids to smoking cessation. General practitioners (GPs) play a crucial …

Background: Smoking is a major public health issue, estimated as causing 120 000 deaths
in the UK per year. Smoking cessation is an important aspect of the treatment of many …