Smoking is a hard habit to break, as anyone who has tried to give up cigarettes knows only too well. Nicotine, one of the main ingredients in tobacco, is a highly addictive drug. It triggers the release of dopamine, a brain chemical that helps smokers feel calmer and more alert at the same time. The nicotine is absorbed through the lining of the skin in the mouth and nose, and it only takes about 10 seconds of inhaling to peak in the bloodstream.
Cigarette Cravings And Addiction
Over time, the brain adjusts to the level of “buzz” that it gets from nicotine and lowers a smoker’s natural mood or energy level. Someone who smokes will start to crave a smoke to get a boost. The more a person smokes, the “better” he or she will feel.
After a time, the smoker will need to smoke a certain number of cigarettes per day just to feel normal. For heavy smokers, going without a cigarette for longer than a few hours will lead to withdrawal symptoms, such as headaches, anxiety, depression, anger, and difficulty sleeping.
Learn How To Quit Smoking
There are some people who can give up cigarettes by going “cold turkey,” but this is a harsh way to give up smoking. A better choice is to get professional help through a smoking recovery program. This approach includes an individualized health and wellness assessment, as well as a medical evaluation. Anti-craving medications may be provided, if necessary. Hypnotherapy and Low Level Cold Laser Therapy are part of this program as well.
Since part of the hold that cigarettes have over smokers has to do with habit and lifestyle, the New Beginnings’ stopping smoking program also includes individual therapy sessions so that clients can establish new behaviors for their new lives as non-smokers. Weekly group sessions are also held so that participants can develop skills necessary to deal with managing stress, lowering the risk of a relapse, and developing good nutritional habits now that cigarettes will no longer be part of their lives.
Are you ready to start on the journey to a healthier, smoke-free life? Call New Beginnings Recovery Center today! 888-840-5189

