Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)

Nicorette gum is a form of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) that helps you suppress the urge to smoke and alleviates the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. Nicotine replacement therapy provides a way of absorbing nicotine that is much healthier than cigarettes. This is because cigarettes contain harmful toxins and carcinogens, including carbon monoxide and tar.

Someone who smokes more than a pack of cigarettes a day can be considered a heavy smoker. The more someone smoked, the more likely they are to experience the unpleasant symptoms of nicotine withdrawal, regardless of whether or not they smoked "low tar" or regular cigarettes. These symptoms can include anxiety, fatigue, irritation, and mild depression. They are an important reason why people find it so difficult to quit and avoid a resumption of their smoking habit. It has been estimated the success rate for heavy smokers who try to quit smoking "cold turkey", without any form of assistance, is only about 5%.