I know that to stop smoking you need psychology, but do you need psychiatry too?

Smoking: Psychiatry comes handy when medications are prescribed, such as zyban (bupropion).

Smoking: Sometimes a psychiatrist might provide medication to help quit smoking such as zyban (bupropion). Often a combination of therapy and medication works best.

Quit smoking: Psychiatry or internal medicine can discuss prescribing meds. Such as Chantix or zyban (bupropion). Psychology can work with u on behavior modification to prevent relapse.

You might not: Need a psychiatrist or a psychologist to stop smoking. Both can of course be of help. Acupuncture is helpful for smoking cessation. If you use coping to smoke - find new and healthier coping mechanisms. The most important factor in quitting smoking is committment.

ADDICTION: I consider myself a tobacco addict tho i stopped in 1970. I had a severe dose of flu, and could eithe breathe or smoke. I elected breathing. 10 days later i noticed i had stopped smking and made up my mind to continue that way. I still am attracted to tobacco stores - but won't go in. Addictions often require a decision.

Only if you want: medication to help. Find the psychologist to help you and ask his/her opinion.

Therapy and meds: Wellbutrin (bupropion) is a medication often used in smoking cessation, as well as working with a therapist that specializes in addictions.