How anti-smoking drugs may curb cravings
January 4th, 2011 - 12:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 4 (ANI): Experts have suggested that two drugs that help smokers kick the butt - bupropion and varenicline - may be associated with changes in the way the brain reacts ... Read more...
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Web, phone counseling may help smokers kick the butt
May 19th, 2010 - 5:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 19 (ANI): A new study has found that web- and phone-based counseling can be useful in helping smokers quit.A randomized trial compared three ways to deliver a behavioral smoking cessation ... Read more...
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Smoking cessation drug ‘does not increase self-harm or depression risk’
October 2nd, 2009 - 1:28 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 2 (ANI): Popular smoking cessation drug varenicline doesn't increase the risk of self-harm or depression, according to a new study.Researchers from the University of Bristol and the UK's Medicines and ... Read more...
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Smoking cessation drug helps reduce alcohol cravings
March 3rd, 2009 - 1:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 3 (ANI): A popular smoking cessation drug has been found to effectively reduce alcohol cravings, claim researchers.The study led by researchers from Yale School of Medicine has shown that ... Read more...
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Pfizer introduces antismoking drug in India
February 26th, 2008 - 6:44 pm ICT by admin
Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) City-based $172-million Pfizer India Ltd, part of US pharmaceutical multinational Pfizer Inc, Tuesday launched the Varenicline prescription drug in India that helps smokers to kick their nicotine addiction. ... Read more...
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Your family doc may be the key to kicking the butt
November 27th, 2007 - 3:56 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Nov 27 (ANI): Researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have suggested that the family doctor can play a significant role in helping people quit smoking.Many people, who ... Read more...
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