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How To Get Rid Of Ghutka Addiction?

dear dr sir

my name is aleem

i live in lahore pakistan i am chewing ghutka last 15 years daily i take 20 to 25 ghutkas

i have a family i am married and have 2 son and i daughter

i want to leave this bad habbit but when i decide and left it i am feeling tired and my mind is not controlled

kindly sir advice me how i leave this bad and dirty habbit

me and my family will thankfull to you

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Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Psychiatrist 's  Response
Hi Aleem,
Gutkha contains nicotine (tobacco). Going by what you have mentioned you are definitely dependent on tobacco and hence develop withdrawal symptoms whenever you want to quit. Quitting tobacco will need your complete dedication. Since you are not able to leave on your own, I would recommend you to consult a psychiatrist. Treatment for tobacco dependence will include behavioral treatment in which you will be taught relaxation exercises, and distraction measures to control craving for tobacco. In addition, you can be offered nicotine substitution (nicotine gums, etc.) which will take care of the withdrawal symptoms and gradually will be tapered off. Other medications like bupropion and varnecline are also available which helps in reducing craving.
All the best and happy quitting.
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How To Get Rid Of Ghutka Addiction?

Hi Aleem, Gutkha contains nicotine (tobacco). Going by what you have mentioned you are definitely dependent on tobacco and hence develop withdrawal symptoms whenever you want to quit. Quitting tobacco will need your complete dedication. Since you are not able to leave on your own, I would recommend you to consult a psychiatrist. Treatment for tobacco dependence will include behavioral treatment in which you will be taught relaxation exercises, and distraction measures to control craving for tobacco. In addition, you can be offered nicotine substitution (nicotine gums, etc.) which will take care of the withdrawal symptoms and gradually will be tapered off. Other medications like bupropion and varnecline are also available which helps in reducing craving. All the best and happy quitting.