Question 1

can there be any way to pass a urine drug test for thc without quitting smoking?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Say nope to dope.  If you elect to continue using, plan for your urine drug tests to be positive for thc.

Question 2

why do you gain weight after quitting smoking?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine is a poison: Nicotine is a metabolic poison, leading the body to waste one third of the calories ingested.  So after quitting, the body uses all of the calories that used to be wasted, and weight is gained.  In addition, nicotine suppresses appetite.

Question 3

what are some home remedies to quitting smoking?

Accepted Answer

Quitting smoking: Otc methods for quitting smoking include cold turkey, hypnosis, placing your daily allotment of cigarettes into a plastic bag and cutting down by just one a day, nicotine patches, nicotine gum, and electronic cigarettes.  Good luck!

Question 4

quitting smoking with help from patches, could this work?

Accepted Answer

Of course it COULD: the success rate of smoking cessation efforts without any help at all is less than 5%.  If nicotine replacement therapy is added (patches, gum etc.) the quit rate can go up to 10-15%, and if a smoking cessation program is added, this can improve chances up to 25-30%.  The best results are from the use of prescription meds (Zyban, Chantix) combined with a program, with quit rates nearing 45%.

Question 5

what are symptoms common in the 3rd week of quitting smoking?

Accepted Answer

They vary ; go away: It may be more than 3 weeks for you now - congrats if so! symptoms are common but vary person to person, usually lasting 4 weeks or so. Changes in energy, appetite, sleep, cravings and even sadness and irritability. Good news: they go away. They can be reduced with prescription or over the counter meds - ask your doctor or pharmacist. They aren't harmful. http://1.usa.gov/1jzskux.

Question 6

thinking about quitting smoking what's the best way to do this?

Accepted Answer

Quit smoking: Also work with your physician on medical detox. With zyban, nicoderm (nicotine patch) patches & other remedies to help come off of cravings.

Question 7

could you tell me what are really good tips and remedies on quitting smoking?

Accepted Answer

Health consequences: First you have to realize all the adverse  health effects of smoking such as copd, lung, throat, esophageal, bladder, stomach and probably pancreatic cancer in addition to increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and poor circulation and then there is chantix, wellbutrin, (bupropion) and many mild nicotine products such as nicoderm patches, nicorette gum Nicotrol cartridges for oral and nasal inhalation, and.

Question 8

could you tell me ways to go about quitting smoking cold turkey?

Accepted Answer

Smoking Cessation: #1. Nicotine anonymous
#2 I have had success treating people in recovery from nicotine addiction using the patch.  Decrease the dose very gradually, making reductions every two weeks or longer, to increase the likelihood of staying stopped.  This works bests if done in combination with #1.

Question 9

what is the most difficult thing to overcome when quitting smoking?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine dependance: Depending on how long and how much you have been smoking the most difficult thing is drug dependance on nicotine in my experience which can be overcome by cutting slowly over time or by substituting nicotine gum or patch etc.

Question 10

why do i have pouty lips after quitting smoking?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: I'm not sure what you mean by 'pouty lips'. Are they swollen? Are you licking your lips? Is there a new habit that you've taken on? None of these are a common issue after quitting smoking, but strong work doing this! some people get stressed for a few weeks after quitting -- suggest you get plenty of sleep, drink enough water, eat healthy food. Off tobacco, you can probably exercise more. Congrats.

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