Drug therapy to aid in smoking cessation - Tips on maximizing patients' chances for success

Nineteenth century humorist Josh Billings may have had smoking in mind when he observed that the vices a person contracts in youth, however much that person may try to shake them off, often call again through life and seek to renew acquaintance. Smoking is certainly one the most difficult practices to shake off and one of the most persistent in making return visits. Luckil y, over-the-counter as well as prescription medications are available to fa cilitate cessation. In this article, the authors discuss the various method s and how to choose among them.