Post-smoking cessation Quitting smoking yields significant improvements in cardiovascular health almost immediately
First Line Tobacco Cessation Medications Three general classes of FDA approved drugs for smoking cessation: Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Nicotine gum, patch, lozenge, nasal spray, inhaler Psychotropics Sustained-release bupropion Partial nicotine receptor agonist Varenicline Currently, no medications have an FDA indication for use in spit tobacco cessation
Additionally, the harmful chemicals found in cigarettes can interfere with the body's natural healing process, leading to a higher risk of complications, such as infection or even tissue necrosis (death of cells)
"Realistically behavior change, especially in adulthood, is very challenging, so any words of encouragement are helpful." He pointed out even cutting back on cigarettes is beneficial to someone's health and worth celebrating