How to Quit Smoking, Vaping or Dipping Tobacco

Summary

The video explores the challenges of quitting smoking and vaping, revealing that most attempts fail, with only about 5% succeeding without support. It highlights effective methods such as clinical hypnosis, which shows a 23% success rate, and pharmacological treatments like bupropion, increasing success to around 20%. Nicotine replacement therapies, including patches and gum, are recommended, especially when used in combination, to manage withdrawal symptoms. The importance of a multifaceted approach to smoking cessation is emphasized, underscoring the significant health risks associated with nicotine addiction.

Takeaways

• 😀 Vaping is often harder to quit than cigarette smoking for most people.
• 😀 About 70-75% of smokers want to quit, but only 5% succeed without assistance.
• 😀 Clinical hypnosis has shown a 23% success rate in helping individuals quit smoking.
• 😀 The Reveri app offers hypnosis resources for smoking cessation that parallel clinical approaches.
• 😀 Bupropion (Wellbutrin) can increase success rates of quitting to around 20%, but comes with seizure risks.
• 😀 Nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) like patches and gum are effective when combined for varying absorption rates.
• 😀 Most smokers experience withdrawal symptoms within hours of their last cigarette, prompting them to smoke again.
• 😀 A combination of behavioral and pharmacological methods is most effective for overcoming nicotine addiction.
• 😀 Behavioral reinforcement, including oral habits and dopamine release from nicotine, contributes to addiction.
• 😀 There is a need for increased awareness and resources to combat rising vaping addiction, especially among youth.

Q & A

Why is vaping harder to quit than smoking for many people?

Vaping may be harder to quit due to its design and the ways it delivers nicotine, which can reinforce the addiction. Additionally, users often face less stigma than smokers, making it easier to maintain the habit.

What is the reported desire to quit smoking among cigarette smokers?

Approximately 70% of people who smoke cigarettes report that they would like to quit if they believed they could.

What is the success rate for individuals attempting to quit smoking cold turkey?

The success rate for quitting smoking cold turkey is only about 5%, with many relapsing shortly after.

What is the relapse rate within a year for those who successfully quit smoking?

Of the 5% who manage to quit smoking, approximately 65% relapse within a year.

What role does hypnosis play in smoking cessation according to Dr. David Spiegel's research?

Dr. David Spiegel's research indicates that a specific form of clinical hypnosis can help achieve a cessation success rate of about 23% after just one session.

How does the Reveri app contribute to smoking cessation?

The Reveri app provides access to hypnosis scripts for smoking cessation and other behavioral changes, paralleling clinical hypnosis techniques used in therapy.

What pharmacologic approaches are available for smoking cessation?

Pharmacologic options include nicotine replacement therapies, bupropion (Wellbutrin), and other medications that increase dopamine and norepinephrine levels to alleviate withdrawal symptoms.

What are the potential side effects of bupropion as a smoking cessation aid?

Bupropion carries a risk of seizures in some individuals, particularly those with a history of seizure disorders, as well as considerations for those with liver or renal disease.

What is the advantage of using a combination of nicotine replacement therapies?

Using a combination of nicotine replacement therapies, such as patches, gum, and nasal sprays, can provide variable absorption rates and help prevent the body from adjusting to a single pattern of nicotine intake.

How does the reinforcement mechanism of nicotine relate to addiction?

Nicotine reinforces addiction by stimulating dopamine release, which enhances focus and mood, leading to repeated use despite negative health consequences.