Smoking cessation (stopping smoking) represents the single most important step that smokers can take to enhance the length and quality of their lives. Quitting smoking is not easy, but it can be done. Nicotine is highly addictive. Over time, the body becomes physically and psychologically dependent on nicotine. When smoke is inhaled, nicotine is carried deep into the lungs, where it is absorbed quickly into the bloodstream and carried throughout the body. Nicotine affects many parts of the body, including your heart and blood vessels, your hormonal system, your metabolism, and your brain. Smoking increases the risk of lung diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. No matter what your age or how long you've smoked, quitting will help you live longer.
Medicines for quiting smoking are also available.Zyban is one of them. Zyban is used to help quit smoking. Bupropion, also known by the brand name Zyban is FDA-approved prescription medication for use in smoking cessation treatment. Zyban increases the amount of norephineprine and dopamine in the brain.
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