Research shows without question that using medication doubles the chance for a person to quit tobacco-use for a long time. The two types of medication most often used to help people manage their withdrawal symptoms are Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Zyban.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) offers several options to choose from. Each option has nicotine in it which replaces the nicotine from your tobacco. Using Nicotine Replacement Therapy allows people quitting tobacco-use to control possible nicotine withdrawal symptoms.

Nicotine Patches: Nicotine is absorbed from the patches by the bloodstream through your skin. The patches are available without a doctor's prescription.

Nicotine Gum: Nicotine is absorbed from the gum by the bloodstream through your cheek lining. The gum is available without a doctor's prescription. Nicotine Nasal Spray: Nicotine is absorbed from the nasal spray through your nose lining. It may cause addiction. The nasal spray is only available with a doctor's prescription.

Nicotine Inhaler: Nicotine absorbed through the mouth lining when the user 'inhales/puffs' on it like smoked tobacco. It has a mouthpiece, and a container for a nicotine plug or cartridge. The inhaler is only available with a doctor's prescription.

Nicotine Lozenge: Nicotine is absorbed though the mouth lining, as lozenges dissolve/melt in your mouth. The lozenges are available without a doctor's prescription.