Comparing Methods

 

  Allen Carr's
Easyway		 NRT: patches,
gums etc 		Champix NRT combined with counselling
Characteristics No drugs
Based on understanding physical & psychological mechanisms of dependency		 Drug:
nicotine		 Drug:
nicotine receptor blocker		 Drug:
nicotine and psychological support
Length of Treatment 5 hours (optional extra 2 times 2.5 hours) 3 months by
prescription		 12-24 weeks 6 weeks to
6 months
Cost £230 £200 to £450 prescription £200 to £400
Money-back Yes, if not stopped after
2 boosters		 no no no

Results after
12 months

 53.3% 6% 18% 20%
Source 2003 study directed by Professor Neuberger ASH ASH ASH

Potential side effects

None whatsoever

Prolonged addiction to nicotine

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Prolonged addiction to nicotine