Quit Smoking Advisory

Just what is the stop smoking injection? When we think of jabs and hypodermic needles, slightly painful as they are, we know that they do a lot of good - they are associated with vaccinations and the saving of millions of lives, especially children. So, could an shot actually help you to quit smoking and vaccinate yourself from it?

The stop smoking injection is effectively a vaccine against the effect of nicotine. Nicotine is thought my most people to be the addictive chemical that is responsible for the cravings of cigarette smokers and the need to use willpower to quit. But if there were some way to block the effects of nicotine in a convenient injection form then it could be the ideal medication for a lot of smokers.

How Does It Work?

The jab works by blocking nicotine from reaching the brain and central nervous system. And because nicotine therefore has no effect on the brain, then there is simply no point in smoking cigarettes. When the vaccine kicks in, the smoker will realise that there is simply no point in smoking a cigarette.

Where Can I Get It?

So where can you get your hands on this vaccine? Unfortunately it is not available yet but a number of drug companies are racing to rush a solution to market. Currently there are several vaccines under development and well into trial phases. Probably in around 5 years time you can expect there to be a well tested injection that you can ask your doctor to administer.

Any Drawbacks?

So, are there any drawbacks or alternatives to a stop smoking injection? Well, any method that kills cravings is only a temporary measure. Like hypnosis or accupuncture, these methods stop the cravings in smokers and allow them to quit more easily. They can quit without going through the terrible phase that most smokers go through.

However, it’s well known that cravings for ex-smokers usually never go away. They are strongest immediately after quitting and after this they rapidly decrease. But most ex-smokers will tell you, even 10 years down the line, that they still miss cigarettes and some of them even start smoking again after years of being cigarette free - for most people, there is always the risk of starting smoking again.

So, these methods that stop cravings are excellent for the initial period but they are not intended to be used for life. When they wear off then the ex-smoker is left vulnerable to starting smoking again. Many studies of hypnosis and accupunture have shown that the 6-month success rate of these smokers is no better than using willpower alone. It is way to early to see the results of any independent studies into stop smoking injections but I would expect similar results.

Is There Another Way?

In my opinion, there is only one way to stop smoking - and I have been clean now for 8 years. I stopped smoking by using a little known method that does not require pills or patches but instead is about truly understanding your addiction. Most people listen to their doctor’s advice to use patches and other therapies but has he or she ever successfully stopped smoking and, even if they have, can they categorically tell you that they no longer get any cravings? Probably not.

In comparison, I used to smoke 25 high tar cigarettes for many years but have now been clean for 8. I stopped without willpower and I do not get any cravings whatsoever. Now compare that to the stop smoking injection and tell me which is better?

If you want to know more about how I quit, then click here to check out the guide that I wrote about it.