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The Search For Hypnosis Stop Smoking Ohio Therapists

Posted on April 6, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness

Looking for hypnosis stop smoking Ohio practitioners? We did some of the research for you. Our goal, over the past several months, has been to accumulate resources for people who want to quit. We know, from personal experience, how hard it can be to quit. It shouldn’t be hard to find help.

If you type the words “hypnosis stop smoking Ohio” into your web search box, you may be surprised and frustrated by the results. Even with quotes, the number one result is a site that sells nicotine patches. They do not offer hypnosis or information about hypnosis for smoking cessation and they are not located in Ohio. It may make you wonder what’s going on with the search engines, but this is not really an article about the failings of internet search engines. It is about today’s options for people who want to quit smoking.

Nicotine Replacement

As mentioned above, a company that sells nicotine patches turned up in the number one position when I recently typed in the phrase–hypnosis stop smoking Ohio–in quotes. Nicotine patches and gums are examples of nicotine replacement therapies. They are available without a prescription. Inhalers and other forms of nicotine replacement are available with a doctor’s prescription.

Nicotine replacement is designed to stop or reduce your cravings for nicotine, an addictive compound that enters the body through cigarette and cigar smoking, as well as through chewing and smokeless tobacco. Giving up smoking is hard for two reasons. First, there is the physical addiction to nicotine. Second, smoking and tobacco use is a habit. Nicotine replacement therapies address the physical addiction. It is up to you to find ways to change the habits.

It is not safe to continue smoking while you are using a patch or other form of nicotine replacement. Nicotine overdose can occur, causing nausea, vomiting, heart palpitations and even death. Nicotine is one of the more deadly poisons. If you use the patches, you should read the instructions carefully and dispose of used patches properly. They can be toxic to your pets and your children.

Prescription Drugs

The second result in my web search for hypnosis stop smoking Ohio providers provided a link to a site where I can order prescription drugs on line. How convenient. Currently there are two prescription drugs approved by the FDA for smoking cessation. The brand names are Zyban and Chantix.

Zyban is now available in generic form, under the name Bupropion. Chantix is newer and is not currently available in a generic. Neither of the drugs contains nicotine. They actually contain a compound that partially blocks the brains ability to respond to nicotine, thus decreasing the pleasurable sensations that accompany tobacco use, hopefully reducing a person’s desire to smoke.

Some studies have shown that Chantix is more effective than Zyban. Others conclude that the drugs are about the same. Combining counseling and support programs with the drugs increases a person’s chance of staying quit. Combining nicotine replacement with either of the drugs does not seem to improve a person’s chances. Both of the drugs have side effects ranging from nausea to tremors and an increased risk of seizure with Zyban.

Hypnosis Stop Smoking Ohio

In order to find providers in Ohio, I finally gave up on the search engines and went to the Yellow Pages. I needed a city, so I picked Dayton. It turns out that there are several practitioners in Dayton and Kettering. The advice from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine for choosing a practitioner follows.

First choose a therapist that provides hypnosis for other conditions. A therapist who only runs a stop smoking clinic is less likely to be qualified to provide hypnosis. Although hypnotism is generally considered safe, a therapist should be able to evaluate your overall health before beginning treatment.

Second, compare fees. Call several therapists, ask about their fees and compare the charges. You are looking for commonly charged fees, not necessarily the lowest or the highest. Very low could mean very poorly qualified.

Third, discuss it with your doctor. He or she may know someone that is well qualified. Studies have shown hypnosis to be about 40% effective for those people who want to quit smoking. Most people were able to quit after the first visit.

Self-hypnosis plans are also available. They are typically less expensive and may be just as effective. So, if you are looking for hypnosis stop smoking Ohio providers, but cannot find one in your area, you can still try it, in the privacy of your own home. To learn more about your options, please visit the Stop Smoking Blog, a resource for those who want to quit, written by those who have.

Patsy Hamilton was a health care professional for over twenty years before becoming a health writer. Currently she is writing a series of articles about options for people who want to quit smoking. Read more at http://stop-smoking-blog.com

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