h to break the hold of nicotine, a powerful and addictive drug, patients should have a strong will-power which enables them to seek professional help. Doctors, pharmacists, or trained counselors offer friendly and useful advice. Choosing a specific date like New Year's day or birthday contibutes in the mental preparation. (Brigham,p11). Another way to deal with nicotine withdrawal is by using nicotine replacement therapies such as patches, lozenges, inhalers and gums. According to Brigham, it is essential to reduce nicotine in the body gradually by using a low dose instead of cutting it down abruptly. Otherwise, one will feel the urge of taking cigarettes even more intensively. Overcoming this difficulty means also avoiding all kinds of temptations. It is worth skipping parties in pubs where most of people attending them smoke (ash.org.uk). It would be inappropriate for the healing process. Furthermore, if one feels upset and is under pressure, it is really important not to relapse. Brigham says : "I'll have just one, it can't harm is the top of a long and slippery slope" (Brigham, p.20). Therefore, the support of family and friends is vital. Their overwhelming care and love would definitely enhance the will of continuing the challenge. Succeeding these methods leads to both physical and mental changes. The human body begins repairing the damage done almost immediately, inferring a series of beneficial health changes. Nicotine becomes thoroughly eliminated from the organism and the oxygen level will return to normal (Marr, p.50). Moreover, the lungs start to clear out the smoking debris allowing a better respiration (Marr,p.55). Consequently, the risks of heart attacks and lung cancer decline to half that of a smoker. Along with the healthy results, some withdrawal symptoms might occur. These symptoms are physical and mental temporary changes and are a product of the physical and psychological adaptation to long-term drug u...
