How can i effectively stop smoking? with me it is more like "i have to quit" rather than "i want to quit". there is no motivation.

Get motivated!: This may be impossible if you don't want to! the most important thing is a strong desire to quit. There are many strategies to help, from nicotine patches/gum & various pharmaceutical meds to acupuncture & hypnosis. Exercise & relaxation helps. For more details on ways to quit see http://altmedicine.About.Com/od/therapiesfromrtoz/a/quit_smoking.Htm & www.Shareguide.Com/smoking.Html see comment:.

Smoking cessation: I wanted to piggyback on one of the options that dr. Baker provided. Acupuncture is exceptional for reducing tobacco cravings. Small semi-permanent needles are placed on the outter ear and are very effective.

Choice.: Smoking becomes an addiction. That is at least partially a brain thing. All the helps (patch, varencycline, etc.) will help but you must Decide. It has nothing to do with want/don't want. Take a stand, use all the help you can get, but make your mind up with conviction and purpose. An absolute decision with no going back.

Cold turkey.: As far as quitting without any nicotine replacement, the cold turkey method is great, but plan it ahead of time. Pick a quit date in advance, maybe a meaningful date like a birthday or holiday, and gather people who are aware of your attempt that you can call upon for moral support if you start to falter. Quite frankly, if you're not motivated, though, don't get your hopes up.