I quit smoking 3 years ago and recently started again.  Can I put a patch on when I drink only?
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I don't think the patch thing is a good idea,  it would be feeding you nicotine the entire time its on.  I quit 6 months ago and have avoided alcohol.  I don't know what to suggest, but at least you are not smoking when your not drinking.  This would be less of a problem assuming your not an alcoholic
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I stopped cold turkey about 1 1/2 years ago. Let me tell you: it's a constant struggle, especially when I drink alcohol. You really have to convince yourself that you need and want to quit. It makes it easier when you can justify it by looking at your kids, family, etc and realizing that you want to be around them for as long as possible. That's about the best I can tell you. Good luck! If you really want to quit, you can do it without patches, gum, etc.
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1. Don't smoke in front of them.\n2. Don't suggest going places where others will be smoking.\n3. Tell them the patch can be very successful.
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FIRST QUIT SMOKING AND QUIT DRINKING. AND THEN TRY BAKEING SODA. FORM A PASTE WITH IT AND THEN BRUSH.
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I tried the patch, I tried the gum neither worked. I quit cold turkey for almost a year. Then I deployed to the Middle East (I'm in the Navy) and I started again. I'm still here in the MidEast but I quit again a month ago. \nIn my opinion going cold turkey is the best way....it shows you're really committed to quitting.
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If you're open to it and really want to quit. First try wellbutrin and smoking patches, nasal spray, lozenges, or gum. Then if all else fails, try other options. Wellbutrin must be used 2 weeks in advance to quitting to build up in your system. And continued for 2 weeks after you quit. Hope this helped! :)
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I quit by stepping down.  I was smoking full flavors, then i went to mediums.  A week later i went down to lights, then to ultra lights.  By the time i go to ultra lights i didn't want them anymore.  Its easier then cold turkey and you don't have the mood swings.  I could never wear the patches cause they made me sick and irritated my skin.\n\nBut you have to have your mind made up that you want to quit or it will never work.\n\nGood luck
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go to www.nicotenepatch.com and the press your left hold onto the logo on the screen, should work. \n\nSmoking is a serious habit that is not easy to give up. if I had $$$'s and not South African Rands I would send you a pack of patches.
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I am not sure about the patch thing- but quiting smoking is a big step all together. I knew an instructor that changed cigerette brands first to the ones that are just pure nix. first- therefore when you quit smoking all together you're only getting the nix. out of  your system- rather then ALL THE ADDICTIVE SUBSTANCES they have now a days in cigerettes/ tobacco products. After that- there all herbs, etc. to take to help stop tobacco useage. Find a local herbalist and they can set you up a plan.
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Patches.  I used and worked doubly well because of the diary to keep track of when/why you wanted cigaret and the rewards system.  Good luck!
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20 year smoker...I've used the Commit lozenges (4mg) for 10 weeks now and have been going strong.  I've used the patch before, but prefer the lozenges.  They really help cut the edginess.  I don't consider myself totally "cured" of smoking, but this has been one of my best attempts so far.  Good luck.  Unfortunately, no aid will help him until he's really ready to quit himself.
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There are new patches that you can use OTC.  They work really great.  They release warmth to the area where applied.  You should them, you can even work with them on.
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Check with your local hospital. They may have smoking cessation groups and possibly help defray the cost of the patches.\nGood for you for wanting to quit.\n\nMost insurances do not pay for the patch.\n\nYour medicaid may pay or some other form of smoking cessation, so check with your doctor.
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WHEN I STARTED THE PATCH MY DOCTOR TOLD ME THAT YOU PUT ONE ON ONCE A WEEK AND THERE IS ALWAYS AN EXTRA IN CASE  ONE DOESN'T STICK,RIGHT? WELL SHE SAID THAT ITS NOT HEALTHY TO DO ALL THE TIME BUT IT HAS BEEN KNOWN TO WEAR ONE ON YOUR OFF WEEK SO THAT YOU WONT HAVE A PERIOD. SO AS LONG AS YOU DON'T DO IT EVERY MONTH YOU WILL BE FINE!
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i quit using patches my husband quit using the gum and my sister quit using  hypnosis...good luck and keep trying
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No, you only breathed a little vapour in, you didn't injest any, most went onto the skin.  You don't have to worry about anything.  The bottle is warning people who drink rubbing alcohol as if it were scotch or vodka.  Unfortunately some people who are very addicted to alcohol have tried to do so and have died as a result.  Rubbing alcohol is poisonous when drunk directly through the stomach.   Other people try to get high by breathing vapours for over twenty minutes or more constantly to get high.  You can be hurt if you do this as well.  This is what the warning on the bottle is referring to.  Rubbing alcohol is perfectly safe when used to disinfect wounds., your liver can handle the small amount you breathed in easily.
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Your use of nicotine patches may have lowered your blood sugar.  Follow the instructions on the nicotine patch package.  Go drink about 4-8 oz of orange or any fruit juice, and eat a teaspoonful of peanut butter or eat some peanuts.\n\nLie down and try to nap for 1/2 hour, then come back to Yahoo!Answers and search for "smoking".  There is some info in past answers on why your body became addicted to tobacco, and what foods you can eat to help make stopping easier.