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 |
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Results after 12 months |
53.3% | 6% | 18% | 20% |
| Source | 2003 study directed by Professor Neuberger | ASH | ASH | ASH |
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Potential side effects |
None whatsoever |
Prolonged addiction to nicotine |
See this link for details |
Prolonged addiction to nicotine |
