ADDICTION
DRUG THERAPY
, DRUG TREATMENTS FOR NICOTINE ADDICTIO
• Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
• Works by gradually releasing nicotine into the bloodstream at lower levels
compared to cigarettes
• There are no harmful substances like in cigarette smoke
• This helps to control cravings, improves mood and helps prevent relapse
• Varenicline and Bupropion
• These are nicotine free pills approved by the NHS
• Help with withdrawal symptoms and to reduce cravings
• Bupropion helps by inhibiting the re-uptake od dopamine (Hughes et al, 200