Nicotine Dependence
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Understanding Nicotine Dependence — Your GP's Guide
Nicotine dependence makes it hard to stop smoking or vaping, even when people want to. NHS-backed stop smoking services and medicines make quitting far more likely to succeed.
Medical Treatments & Support
A Doctor's Guide to Overcoming Nicotine Dependence
What is nicotine dependence?
Nicotine is highly addictive. Stopping suddenly causes cravings, irritability, poor concentration and low mood for a few weeks.
When to seek medical advice
Speak to a GP, pharmacist or local stop smoking service for support. Free help is available across the UK.
Available treatments
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) comes as patches, gum, lozenges, sprays and inhalators. Prescription options include varenicline (when available) and bupropion. Licensed vapes are now offered through some NHS Swap to Stop schemes.
What to expect
Combining a patch with a fast-acting form like gum or spray is often most effective. Cravings usually ease over 4 to 12 weeks.
Self-care
Set a quit date, remove tobacco from home and car, plan for triggers, tell friends and family, and reward milestones. Relapses are common; treat them as practice, not failure.
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Medical information across the site was reviewed by Dr. E. Maescu (20 July 2026).