Salaspils Secondary school N.
1
Form 12b
Madara Vanaga
Breaking the Cycle: Smoking Addiction
Introduction
The aim of the poster presentation is to explore smoking addiction
and to find out the methods to break smoking addiction.
Background
• Nicotine is a highly addictive substance. Smoking is socially,
psychologically, and emotionally addictive. Despite the well-
known health risks associated with smoking, many individuals
find it difficult to quit due to the addictive nature of nicotine.
• Smoking is the second most common but preventable cause of
death in the world. It kills 5.4 million people on the planet
every year. If current trends continue, more than 10 million
people will die from diseases caused by tobacco in 2030.[1]
Objective
The objective of this study is to explore the effectiveness of
different smoking cessation methods and to identify the most
successful strategies for breaking the cycle of smoking addiction.
Methodology
I conducted a review of existing literature on smoking addiction. I
searched for physical and electronic information using keywords
such as ‘’smoking addiction’’, ‘’smoking cessation’’, ‘’stop
smoking aids’’.
Results
I found that a combination of nicotine replacement
therapy and behavioral therapy is the most effective
method for smoking cessation. Medication-assisted
therapy is also found to be effective, particularly for
individuals with severe addiction.
Conclusions
Breaking the cycle of smoking addiction requires a
comprehensive approach that addresses both the
physical and psychological aspects of addiction.
Chart 1, quitting smoking among adults[2] Nicotine replacement therapy and medication-assisted
are effective methods for smoking cessation.
However, no single method works for everyone, and
individualized treatment plans should be developed to
increase the chances of success.
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aģentūra, Latvijas Kardiologu biedrība. (2008). Sirds veselības
veicināšanas ieteikumi. Valsts aģentūra ‘’Sabiedrības veselības
aģentūra’’,7.
2. [2] Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC. 06.01.2017. Quitting
Smoking Among Adults — United States, 2000–2015.
3.
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/wr/mm6552a1.htm#contribAff
[3] gosmokefree.co.za. 26.04.2016. Now you can Triple your Chances
of Stopping Smoking.
http://www.gosmokefree.co.za/now-you-can-triple-your-chances-of-sto
pping-smoking/
Chart 2, smoking cessation four-week quit rates[3]
4. Astrīdas Stirnas redakcijā. (2008). SIA ‘’medicīnas apgabals’’. 371-381.
5. nhs.uk. Stop smoking aids. https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/stop-smoking-aids/
6. wikipedia.org. Smoking cessation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoking_cessation