This article explores the benefits of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) for individuals seeking to quit smoking. It highlights the prevalence of smoking in South Africa, the health risks associated with it, and the powerful addictive nature of nicotine. NRT is presented as a safe and effective alternative to combat nicotine addiction, increasing the chances of successful smoking cessation.
Benefits of nicotine replacement therapy : A path to quitting smoking for New Year’s resolution 12.7 million adults in South Africa (29.4%) continue to smoke, as per the 2021 Global Adult Tobacco Survey. The dangers of smoking are well-documented and clear. On average, a long-term regular smoker loses about ten years of their life, with only half living beyond 70 compared to 80% of non-smokers.
Smoking not only threatens mortality but also significantly elevates the risk of debilitating conditions such as strokes, angina, emphysema, and high blood pressure. Yet, despite the overwhelming knowledge of these risks — 92.9% of South African adults acknowledge that smoking causes serious illness— 12.7 million adults in the country (29.4%) continue to smoke, as per the 2021 Global Adult Tobacco Survey. Why do so many people continue to endanger their lives like this? The answer lies in understanding the powerful grip of smoking addiction. Tobacco smoke contains thousands of chemicals, but it’s mainly the nicotine that keeps people hooked. Nicotine rapidly reaches the brain, delivering a quick ‘hit’ that makes smoking so addictive. While nicotine itself has a tolerable profile, the other components of cigarette smoke, such as carbon monoxide and tar, are responsible for the severe health risk. These facts now well established, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) offers a beacon of hope. NRT offers a method to combat nicotine addiction without the harmful chemicals found in cigarettes. By providing a controlled amount of nicotine, NRT reduces withdrawal symptoms and helps manage cravings, significantly increasing the chances of quitting cigarettes.Over 100 placebo-controlled trials support the efficacy of NRT, showing it can double a smoker’s chances of quitting for 6–12 months. Additional studies have shown that using NRT can increase the chances of quitting by about 50% to 60%. This substantial evidence underlines the importance of NRT in smoking cessation strategie
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