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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Suggest Treatment To Quit Smoking

Hi dr. grief. I am a 19 yeard old male who has been smoking marijuana regularly since I was 14. I made the decision to quit for educational and psychological reasons and have not smoked for 6 days so far. Some withdrawal symptoms I have noticed are reduced appetite, depression, headaches, and trouble concentrating. I was wondering if you could provide me with a timeline of the benefits I will experience from quitting, to help motivate me from relapsing. Thanks a lot.
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
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hi dear,
quit smoking is a good decision.
for smoking to quit do as follow.
1. quit smoking gradually so you experienced less withdrawal.
2. decide a quitting date and in between gradually decreased the amount of smoking.
3. you can also drink plenty of water
4. also you can take chewing gum, lozenges, patches.
5. you can also consult psychiatrist for detail counselling and medication for withdrawal features and also for craving.

Thank you
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Suggest Treatment To Quit Smoking

hi dear, quit smoking is a good decision. for smoking to quit do as follow. 1. quit smoking gradually so you experienced less withdrawal. 2. decide a quitting date and in between gradually decreased the amount of smoking. 3. you can also drink plenty of water 4. also you can take chewing gum, lozenges, patches. 5. you can also consult psychiatrist for detail counselling and medication for withdrawal features and also for craving. Thank you