Narcologists believe that the most effective way of getting rid of Smoking is the drug effects drugs, combined with psychotherapy.
Three essential drugs — varenicline, cytisine and medications nicotine replacement therapy in various forms (patches, gum, sprays, pills).
“It is very important that the therapy was done adequately selected doses of drugs and lasted for at least three months. Most relapses happen due to the incorrect dosage and premature failure of the treatment”, — said head of the Moscow Center for the prevention and treatment of tobacco and non-chemical dependencies Oleg Kutushev.
However, experts warn that incorrectly selected dosages of drugs, especially when they prescribe themselves, can lead to the discrediting of the method.
According to associate Professor of the Department of psychiatry and narcology of the First MSMU n. a. Sechenov Anna Nenasheva, when prescribing assesses the degree of dependence, severity of clinical manifestations and human motivation. It is from these three factors and the success of treatment for nicotine addiction, said “RIA Novosti”.
However, the Professor of Kazan Federal University Vladimir Mendelevich is less optimistic. It is certain that, according to most studies, complete recovery is not recorded for any treatment. Moreover, even efficiency at 50% extremely difficult to achieve, sure medic.
Mendelevich explained that the best results are recorded with the use of varenicline (33% of the patient reaches the semi-remission), and also every fourth can count on success when nicotinecontaining therapy and every fifth — in the application of nortriptyline and bupropion (antidepressants. — Ed.).
The doctor said that there is evidence that acupuncture doesn’t work.
Earlier in September, the oncologist gave advice to quit Smoking. Among them is the realization that the pleasure you get is not from nicotine, and control their own desires.