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Can Chewing Nicotine Gum Be Harmful to Your Health?

By Dr. David BusbyPublished on January 19, 20240Updated onSeptember 11, 2024

Nicotine is one of the main chemicals in cigarette smoke, though it’s just one of many. Compared to the more…

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Are Nicotine Patches Safe During Pregnancy?

By Dr. David BusbyPublished on January 15, 20240Updated onSeptember 30, 2024

Key takeaways Use nicotine patches cautiously when pregnant Patches deliver nicotine to aid smoking cessation. Use during pregnancy may impact…

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Do Nicotine Patches Have Side Effects?

By Dr. David BusbyPublished on November 22, 20230Updated onAugust 27, 2024

Key takeaways Nicotine patches ease quitting with minimal side effects Side effects may include skin irritation, nausea, and insomnia. Higher…

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The Patch Quota: How Many Nicotine Patches to Use

By Dr. David BusbyPublished on September 27, 20230Updated onSeptember 19, 2024

Key takeaways Nicotine patches deliver consistent doses through the skin. Dosage depends on previous smoking habits and advice. Optimal use…

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What Are Nicotine Pouches?

By Dr. David BusbyPublished on June 14, 20230Updated onAugust 20, 2024

Key takeaways Nicotine pouches ease withdrawals, replacing tobacco cravings. Plant-based fibers and sweeteners mask nicotine taste. Insert pouch between cheek…

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Using Nicotine Replacement Therapy to Quit Smoking

By Dr. David BusbyPublished on May 12, 20230Updated onSeptember 24, 2024

Key takeaways Nicotine Replacement Therapy aids in overcoming cravings. NRT significantly boosts success rates in quitting. Understand NRT’s mechanism for…

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Do Nicotine Patches Work? – With Smokefree Clinic

By Dr. David BusbyPublished on October 26, 20220Updated onAugust 30, 2024

Key takeaways Nicotine replacement supports smoking cessation with patch. Quit smoking aided by effective nicotine patches. Nicotine patches ease withdrawal…

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The Effectiveness Of Nicotine Replacement Therapy

By Dr. David BusbyPublished on April 29, 20220Updated onOctober 7, 2024

Key takeaways Nicotine Replacement Therapy aids quitting. Nicotine stimulates adrenal glands, causing addiction. Nicotine Replacement Therapy reduces cravings and withdrawal.…

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How long does it take to get addicted to nicotine?

By Dr. David BusbyPublished on February 15, 20220Updated onAugust 27, 2024

Key takeaways Nicotine addiction onset varies with use frequency. Cravings and withdrawal are hallmarks of addiction. Cravings persist after quitting,…


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