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Nicotine Gum is very similar to the nicotine patch, in the sense that it aids the smoker quit by supplying him/her with the nicotine they are addicted to. The nicotine is absorbed through the tissues in the mouth, and into the bloodstream, satisfying the smoker with nicotine while preventing them from smoking all the toxins in a cigarette.

Each cigarette contains around 1mg of nicotine, and nicotine gum usually contains between 2mg-4mg of nicotine (the equivalency of 2-4 cigarettes). Before the late 1990s, nicotine gum was only available through a prescription, now you can buy it over the counter at almost every pharmacy in North America and Europe.

There is a method to using the gum which will increase its potential. First, you should only chew the gum whenever you are absolutely craving a cigarette. You chew the gum until you notice a “peppery tingle”, and that is when you press the gum between your cheeks and gums. This is to allow the nicotine to enter your bloodstream through the tissues in your gums and cheeks, rather than your tongue (it is a lot more difficult for the nicotine to travel through your tongue to your bloodstream, than your cheeks/gums to your bloodstream). When the “peppery tingle” stops, you must start chewing again to get it back. Once it is back, once again you press it against your cheeks and gums but this time in a different area of your mouth. You repeat this method until there is no more “peppery tingle” senstation (usually about 25-40 minutes after you begin chewing), and this means that there is no more nicotine left in the gum.

While using this method, you are still addicted to nicotine and in the end, your will power is still what will make you overcome your addiction. There is a potential to becoming addicted to the gum itself because the gum does not eliminate your nicotine addiction. With proper doses of the gum, and some will power, you should be able to overcome your addiction.

**NOTE: These are general guidelines on how to use the nicotine gum. KickSmokingASAP.com is not responsible for any mishaps that may occur by using the nicotine gum. Make sure you consult a doctor before using the gum.

People who are new to tobacco may experience nausea, dizziness, and a few other unpleasant mental effects. These effects diminish over time with repetitive use however tobacco’s main mental effect which never goes away is the nicotine addiction.

Is is argued that nicotine is more addictive that cocaine or heroin. The reason behind this claim is that because once you have gotten your first dose of nicotine, you open a door in your brain which will never be closed and you will crave nicotine your entire life. Other reasons why people find tobacco so appealing is the smell and taste, however over time these effects are obsolete.

Nicotine is similar to caffeine in the sense that it may increase your concentration for a small amount of time, it makes you feel relaxed, and makes you feel happy. However, in tests where nicotine was removed from smokers, many experiences a rapid heart beat, irritability, short temper and anxiety. Some even experienced stress, mild depression and insomnia.

The mental effects of tobacco are often decreased substantially after 20-30 days since the last intake of nicotine, and smokers will not feel the withdrawal symptoms, however the nicotine addiction will still exist a little bit. There is also a high number of people suffering from schizophrenia who smoke, so scientists are currently determining whether there is an actual link between the two or not. It is said that smoking may also trigger other mental diseases.

Tobacco and smoking are mental addictions which are difficult to stop, but that being said, it is not impossible. Quitting smoking is something millions of people do everyday and it is just a matter of willpower to overcome these effects.

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Nicotine patches are one of the most common and, arguably, effective methods used to quit smoking. By using a nicotine patch, you allow your body to take in the nicotine, which you would normally recieve from smoking, in order to eliminate the cigarette cravings you may experience. Although the goal is to get rid of the nicotine addiction altogether, the patch allows you to quit tobacco one step at a time, with the first step being to actually stop smoking.

The nicotine patch generally comes in several different doses between 5-25mg. It is recommended that you leave it on between 14-24 hours (at least while you’re awake). It is most effective when used while you’re awake, so put it on first thing when you wake up, however some people choose to leave it on for 24 hours. If you have trouble sleeping at night with the patch, remove it before you sleep. You can apply the patch anywhere on your body, but most people choose to place it on their hips or upper arm (make sure there is no hair in the area you place the patch).

Depending on how long you’ve been smoking and how much you smoke a day, you will need to determine which dose of the patch you should start off with. For the average smoker, who smokes between 3/4 - 1 whole pack a day, you should start off with a patch between 15-25mg and work your way down to 5-15mg after 6 weeks, and as soon as you feel you are not craving cigarettes any longer, you can stop using the patch.

A general guideline between how many milligrams of a nicotine patch you should take are how many cigarettes you smoke in a day. 1 cigarette is usually 1mg of nicotine, so if you are smoking a pack of 20 cigarettes a day, start off with a 20mg patch.

**NOTE: These are general guidelines on how to use the nicotine patch. KickSmokingASAP.com is not responsible for any mishaps that may occur by using the nicotine patch. Make sure you consult a doctor before going on the patch.