Every smoker has a different reason for their continued addiction. Some enjoy the social side of smoking, some enjoy the act of smoking itself, and some hang on to the much derided concept of smoking being “cool” and “rebellious”. However, the main reason most smokers continue their habit is down to a fear of quitting. Sitcom and drama writers have long relied on stories about their characters quitting smoking, usually for comedic effect. The general... 

When it comes to quitting smoking, one of the most frequently used ways to ease the problems of withdrawal is nicotine gum. The gum is said to help quell cravings, allowing the smoker to adjust to a cigarette-free life without the long running associated problems. Nicotine gum contains a nicotine compared called nicotine polacrilex, which is said to have a potent effect on any cravings. Nicotine gum, however, should not be chewed like normal chewing gum –... 

The first point here may seem like an obvious one, but it does need to be stated. To successfully quit smoking, you genuinely need to want to do it. There are many reasons and motivations that make people want to quit, but the pressure needs to come from inside. If you are simply stopping to make someone else happy, the chances of you succeeding are slim. You have to find your own motivation and your own desire to really kick the habit once and for all. If...