Evidence-Based Treatment

Smoking De-Addiction

Break free from tobacco dependency and reclaim your health with our comprehensive smoking cessation program.

Smoking De-Addiction Treatment

Understanding Smoking Addiction

Understanding Smoking Addiction

What is Smoking Addiction?

Smoking addiction, or tobacco use disorder, is a chronic condition characterized by compulsive use of tobacco products despite harmful consequences. Nicotine, the primary addictive component in tobacco, creates both physical dependency and psychological habits that can be extremely difficult to break without professional help.

Common signs of tobacco dependency include:

  • Failed attempts to quit or cut down
  • Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not smoking
  • Continuing to smoke despite health problems
  • Giving up social activities to smoke

Physical Dependency

Nicotine triggers the release of dopamine, creating a reward pathway in the brain. Over time, the brain requires nicotine to function normally, leading to withdrawal symptoms when smoking stops, including irritability, anxiety, increased appetite, and intense cravings.

Psychological Habits

Smoking becomes deeply intertwined with daily routines and emotional responses. Smokers often associate cigarettes with specific activities (morning coffee, after meals), stress relief, or social situations, creating powerful psychological triggers that reinforce the addiction.

Social Factors

Social environments significantly influence smoking behavior. Being around other smokers, cultural attitudes toward tobacco, and social rituals involving smoking can make quitting more challenging and increase the likelihood of relapse.

Health Benefits of Quitting

Your body begins to heal almost immediately after your last cigarette

20 min

Within 20 Minutes

After your last cigarette

  • Your heart rate drops to a normal level
  • Blood pressure begins to decrease
  • Circulation starts to improve
24 hrs

Within 24 Hours

After your last cigarette

  • Carbon monoxide levels in your blood return to normal
  • Oxygen levels increase
  • Risk of heart attack begins to decrease
2 wks

Within 2 Weeks to 3 Months

After your last cigarette

  • Lung function improves by up to 30%
  • Circulation continues to improve
  • Walking becomes easier
  • Improved immune function
1 year

Within 1 to 5 Years

After your last cigarette

  • Risk of heart disease drops by 50%
  • Risk of stroke is reduced to that of a non-smoker
  • Risk of mouth, throat, and esophageal cancers is halved
  • Improved skin appearance and reduced premature aging

Our Treatment Approach

A comprehensive, personalized approach to tobacco de-addiction

1. Personalized Assessment

We evaluate your smoking history, nicotine dependence level, triggers, previous quit attempts, and health status to create a customized treatment plan that addresses your specific needs.

2. Medication Support

We offer FDA-approved medications that can double your chances of quitting successfully. Options include nicotine replacement therapies (patches, gum, lozenges) and non-nicotine medications that reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

3. Behavioral Counseling

Our specialized counseling helps you identify and change patterns associated with smoking. We teach practical coping strategies for managing cravings, stress, and high-risk situations that could trigger relapse.

4. Complementary Approaches

We integrate evidence-based complementary therapies including mindfulness training, yoga, acupuncture, and respiratory exercises that help manage withdrawal symptoms and promote overall wellness.

5. Long-Term Support

Our support continues well beyond your quit date. We provide ongoing counseling, support groups, digital resources, and relapse prevention strategies to help you maintain your tobacco-free lifestyle.

1. Personalized Assessment

We evaluate your smoking history, nicotine dependence level, triggers, previous quit attempts, and health status to create a customized treatment plan that addresses your specific needs.

2. Medication Support

We offer FDA-approved medications that can double your chances of quitting successfully. Options include nicotine replacement therapies (patches, gum, lozenges) and non-nicotine medications that reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

3. Behavioral Counseling

Our specialized counseling helps you identify and change patterns associated with smoking. We teach practical coping strategies for managing cravings, stress, and high-risk situations that could trigger relapse.

4. Complementary Approaches

We integrate evidence-based complementary therapies including mindfulness training, yoga, acupuncture, and respiratory exercises that help manage withdrawal symptoms and promote overall wellness.

5. Long-Term Support

Our support continues well beyond your quit date. We provide ongoing counseling, support groups, digital resources, and relapse prevention strategies to help you maintain your tobacco-free lifestyle.

Types of Tobacco Addiction We Treat

Our program addresses all forms of tobacco and nicotine dependency

Cigarettes

Traditional tobacco cigarettes remain the most common form of tobacco use. Our program addresses both the physical nicotine addiction and the ritualistic behaviors associated with smoking.

E-Cigarettes/Vaping

Electronic nicotine delivery systems often contain high levels of nicotine with unique behavioral patterns. We provide specialized support for this increasingly common form of addiction.

Smokeless Tobacco

Products like chewing tobacco, gutka, and snuff create strong nicotine dependence and harmful oral health effects. Our approach addresses both addiction and associated health concerns.

Bidis & Hookahs

These traditional smoking methods are often incorrectly perceived as less harmful than cigarettes. We provide education and specialized treatment for these culturally-linked forms of tobacco use.

Cannabis with Tobacco

Many individuals combine cannabis with tobacco, creating a dual dependency. Our program addresses the complexities of mixed substance use and provides strategies for complete cessation.

Nicotine Replacement Products

Some individuals become dependent on nicotine replacement therapies. We help transition from these products to complete nicotine independence through gradual reduction strategies.

Success Stories

Real experiences from individuals who overcame tobacco addiction with our help

Frequently Asked Questions

The physical symptoms of nicotine withdrawal typically peak within 2-3 days and gradually subside over 2-4 weeks. Common symptoms include irritability, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, increased appetite, and cravings. Our program provides medication and support to minimize these symptoms and make the quitting process more comfortable. Psychological cravings may continue intermittently for several months but become less frequent and intense over time.

Some people do experience weight gain when quitting smoking, typically 5-10 pounds, due to increased appetite, improved taste sensation, and the absence of nicotine's metabolism-boosting effects. Our program includes nutritional guidance, healthy eating strategies, and physical activity recommendations specifically designed to minimize weight gain during the quitting process. With proper support, any weight gain can be managed and is a small price to pay for the tremendous health benefits of quitting.

Cold turkey involves stopping all tobacco use immediately, while gradual cessation means reducing tobacco use over time before quitting completely. Research shows both approaches can be effective, and our program offers support for either method based on your preferences and history. For some, cold turkey works better because it breaks the habit decisively; for others, gradual reduction helps manage withdrawal symptoms. We'll help determine which approach is best for your situation.

Nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) like patches, gum, and lozenges are much safer than continuing to smoke. While nicotine itself isn't risk-free, most of the harm from tobacco comes from the thousands of chemicals produced when tobacco burns, not from the nicotine. NRTs deliver controlled amounts of nicotine without these harmful chemicals, significantly reducing health risks while helping manage withdrawal symptoms. Our medical team carefully monitors NRT use and helps you gradually reduce nicotine dependence.

Research shows that it takes most smokers multiple attempts to quit permanently, with the average being 6-7 tries before achieving long-term success. Each quit attempt is a learning experience that increases your chances of eventual success. Our program is designed to maximize your chances of quitting on this attempt by combining evidence-based treatments, but we also provide relapse prevention strategies and continued support. If you've tried before, view it as practice rather than failure.

Ready to Quit Smoking?

Contact us today for a confidential consultation about our smoking de-addiction program. Nityansh Nasha Mukti Kendra team is ready to support your journey to a tobacco-free life.

  • +91-8084383683
  • info@nityanshnashamuktikendra.com
  • New Baipass,Zero Mile Road, Near Loha Godown, Road no. 1, Jakariyapur, Patna - 800007

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Take the First Step Toward a Tobacco-Free Life

It's never too late to quit smoking. Our specialized program can help you break free from tobacco addiction and enjoy the many health benefits of a smoke-free lifestyle.