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General information on tobacco addiction, and resources for quitting.
Information on current cancer research and the health effects of tobacco.
The risk of smoking for lung cancer and other cancers, as well as SIDS, heart disease, and vision loss.
The best place to start is 1-800-QUIT-NOW
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Experience Cancer Researcher for over 20 years
Author of the book "Empty Cribs-The impact of smoking on child health" www.artsciencepub.com.
Author of over 200 scientific articles on cancer, genetics and human disease.
Multiple interviews in print, TV and radio media.
Organizations American Association for Cancer Research
American Association of Human Genetics
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Scientific American, Discovery Medicine, Nature Reviews in Cancer
Education/Credentials PhD. in Biochemistry from Boston University School of Medicine
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Expert: Michael Dean Date: 7/27/2008 Subject: What to expect after Chantix
Question I was a pack a day smoker for 35 years and tried everything in the book. Chantix has been my biggest sucess. I just started my last month supply. I am amazed at my progress thus far and never want to return to smoking. My question now is "What can I expect after I finish the Chantix? Will the urge to smoke be alot greater?" I've searched all over the Internet and haven't located an answer. I just want to be prepared.
Answer Dear Terri,
That is fantastic that you have succeeded. Are you on the 12 month Chantix program?
The physical symptoms of nicotine addiction are gone in a month. So you should have no physical cravings. The psychological hold is another story and differs from person to person. But the fact that you have gone this far is very good news.
I'd suggest you read "The EasyWay to Quit Smoking" by Allen Carr. He explains how smoking has no positive benefit in your life and the many advantages of quitting. The book has been a best seller in Europe for many years, and you might find it useful. If you run into any problems call 1-800-QUIT-Now and find out about resources in your state. Some states provide free therapy and telephone quitlines, and these are useful.
Can you stay out of situations where you might smoke, at least for a month or two?
