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Some 'alternative' techniques which have been used for
smoking cessation are:
Hypnosis clinical trials studying hypnosis as a method for
smoking cessation have been inconclusive. (The Cochrane Database
of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 3.)
Herbal preparations such as Kava Kava and Chamomile
Acupuncture clinical trials have shown that acupuncture's
effect on smoking cessation is equal to that of sham/placebo
acupuncture. (See Cochrane Review)
Attending a self-help group such as Nicotine Anonymous and
electronic self-help groups such as Stomp It Out
Laser therapy based on acupuncture principles but without the
needles.
Quit meters: Small computer programs that keep track of quit
statistics such as amount of "quit-time", cigarettes not smoked,
and money saved.
Self-help books (Allen Carr etc.) Some of these claim very high
success rates but little externally verified evidence of this
success exists.
Spirituality Spiritual beliefs and practices may help smokers
quit.
Smokeless tobacco: Snus is widely used in Sweden, and although
it is much healthier than smoking, something which is reflected
in the low cancer rates for Swedish men, there are still some
concerns about its health impact.
Herbal and aromatherapy "natural" program formulations.
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