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Addicted To Chewing Tobacco. Need Help In Quitting The Habit

Dear Dr. Sudhir, I m Associate professor.I’m addicted to gutkha chewing although I’m aware of its harmful effects but i feel helpless in quiting Gutkha chewing, however i have tored many times and got succeeded for leaving it for max 15 days but somehow i started taking it again. Now i want little support and helping hands from some psychiatrist , may i request you to kindly help me. Warm regards Ravi Dwivedi
Fri, 18 Jan 2013
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I recommend you obtain a tobacco substitute, such as a nicotine patch, gum, or spray. This will ease your withdrawal from gutkha and prevent relapse. If this is ineffective, there are stronger medicines available from a physician, such as bupriprion and Chantix
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Addicted To Chewing Tobacco. Need Help In Quitting The Habit

I recommend you obtain a tobacco substitute, such as a nicotine patch, gum, or spray. This will ease your withdrawal from gutkha and prevent relapse. If this is ineffective, there are stronger medicines available from a physician, such as bupriprion and Chantix