These methods are helpful in quitting tobacco addiction

Tobacco consumption is a serious social and health problem. According to the World Health Organization, psychiatrists in the world, about 8 million people die every year due to tobacco, out of which more than 7 million users consume tobacco themselves and the rest are victims of second hand smoke. This problem is even more severe in India, where about 26.7 crore people consume tobacco, but the good thing is that tobacco addiction can be quit.

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How to quit tobacco addiction?

You have to adopt some practical strategies, let's know about them...

1. Fix a fixed day to quit from which you will completely quit tobacco. Tell everyone about this so that they also support you in this.

2. Nicotine replacement therapy such as gum, patch, lozenge, spay. These slowly make the body quit nicotine.

3. There are also prescription medications that control tobacco cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Consult your specialist.

4. Seek psychological counseling. Behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing can help change habits.

5. Identify and avoid triggers. Avoid situations that increase tobacco cravings. Family support is important.

6. Use government and digital resources such as the National Tobacco Quitline (1800-11-2356), mobile apps such as QuitNow and Smoke Free)

Changes in the body when you quit tobacco

Within 24 hours: Heart rate normalizes, CO2 levels decrease, and oxygen levels increase.

2 weeks to 1 month: Blood circulation improves, lung function increases.

1 year: Risk of heart disease decreases by 50%.

5 years: Risk of stroke becomes the same as a normal person.

10 years: Risk of death from lung cancer is halved.

15 years: Heart disease decreases.

Understand the invisible link between mental health and tobacco

Tobacco addiction is not only physical but also psychological. Many people consume it due to stress, loneliness, depression or social reasons. In such a situation, psychotherapeutic support like cognitive behavioral therapy is helpful. Many helplines, counseling and services are available under the National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP).