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My dad is addicted to ciggarates 15+ and is not able to quit and too adamant on same kindly cn some one suggest if any withdrawal medication what needs be done he doesnt want to visit any clinic nd too rigid
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Lot of options are available like nicotex gums, lozenges, patches and medications. A lot of my patients report that short term medications have been helpful to them. It’s definitely distressing to watch a family member not wanting to seek help, but you need to convince him for a first consultation atleast.
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Hi, Thank you for sharing this.
It's not easy watching a loved one struggle with addiction-especially when they are resistant to help. Your concern for your father’s health is valid and deeply appreciated.
Nicotine addiction, especially with long-term use like 15+ cigarettes daily, can be both physical and psychological. The resistance to quitting is often not just stubbornness but part of the addiction itself, where the body and mind have become reliant on nicotine for perceived comfort or stress relief.
Even though your father is not ready to visit a clinic, there are ways to support him at home and medications that reduce cravings and ease withdrawal- but these should ideally be prescribed under supervision.
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1. Try Medication with Minimal Disruption to Routine:
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT): Nicotine gums, lozenges, or patches available over-the-counter may help reduce cravings.
Prescription Options:
1. Bupropion SR (Zyban/Wellbutrin): Reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Needs prescription.
2. Varenicline (Champix/Chantix): Reduces the pleasure from smoking. Very effective but must be prescribed and monitored.
- If your father agrees to even a teleconsultation, a psychiatrist or physician can guide and prescribe.
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Be patient. Change often starts with ambivalence- and moves gradually to action.
Do not force withdrawal without a plan- it may lead to agitation, mood changes, or relapse.
If he’s open to even a brief online counselling session, try platforms like Quitline India (1800X-112X-356X) or a local psychiatrist's teleconsult.
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Thanks for reaching out. Looks like your father has nicotine dependence. There maybe be various reasons for him not wanting to quit other than just dependence. Other factors could include ongoing stressors, coping mechanism, personality attributes. While no medication or substitute can be prescribed without these details, I would recommend atleast an online consultation so we can treat underlying comorbidities along with treatment for tobacco cessation.
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Your father is smoking cigarettes more than 15 a day, and not wish to visit a doctor:
* There are certain more details will be required to assess for e.g. his personality, coping skills, other medical illness, a detailed assessment will be needed to know the reason and craving for cigarettes
* You can plan online consultation and discuss with your father, involve him in joint decision for building trust and mutual consent
* Definitely there are measures as medication, nicotine gums that will be considered after detailed assessment
* Baseline BP, RBS, CBC, LFT blood test should also be done
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Your father’s cigarette use sounds like nicotine dependence, and his resistance to help is common in addiction. Since he’s not open to clinic visits, you can consider starting with nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) like patches, gums, or lozenges, which are available over-the-counter. These reduce withdrawal symptoms.
For more support, a doctor can prescribe bupropion or varenicline, both effective for quitting but he must be willing to try.
Meanwhile, keep conversations gentle avoid pushing. Use motivational dialogue, like: “What would change in your life if smoking wasn’t controlling it?”
Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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Its tough when a loved one is addicted to cigarettes and doesnt want to quit or take help. Smoking causes both physical and mental addiction, so quitting can be hard. There are some medicines that can help reduce cravings and withdrawal, like nicotine gums, patches, or tablets, and also a few prescription medicines that make quitting easier. But its important that any medicine should only be started after talking to a doctor as it depends on his age and health. If he doesnt want to visit a clinic, maybe you can try an online consultation. Dont force him just keep supporting him and slowly make him aware of the health risks. Many people quit slowly when they feel supported and not pressured.
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You can take an online appointment with a psychiatrist. Seems from your comment , he needs some counselling session to have the motivation to quit
Rest can be assessed during the appointment.
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Dr. Vettrivel Arul
Homoeopath
7 yrs exp
Salem
Your father's long term cigarette use, with more than fifteen per day, has likely created both a strong physical dependence on nicotine and a deeply ingrained emotional habit. This is not just about willpower. Nicotine changes the brain's chemistry in ways that make quitting feel almost impossible, especially after many years of use. The brain starts to depend on nicotine to feel calm, focused, or even normal. When someone like your father appears rigid or uninterested in change, it is often because their nervous system feels unsafe or unstable without the regular cigarette. This is not a character flaw. It is part of the addiction process. That is why forcing him rarely works. What helps is gently introducing ways to reduce the grip of craving and make his body feel more at ease without nicotine.
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You can start with homeopathic and herbal supports that do not require a clinic visit or a big mindset shift. Begin with Tabacum 30C, given once in the morning and once in the afternoon for two to three weeks. This often reduces the intensity of nicotine craving and the emotional restlessness during gaps. Once or twice a week, give Nux vomica 200C at night to help the liver and support emotional steadiness. Alongside this, offer him herbal tea made with tulsi leaves, ajwain, and mulethi twice daily. This soothes the lungs and reduces the desire to smoke after meals. If he enjoys tea or coffee, replace one cup with this herbal mix. You can also give him natural substitutes to chew like clove, dry ginger, or fennel seeds when he feels the urge to smoke. Focus on gradually reducing the number of cigarettes over time without pushing him for a complete stop at once.
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Each morning, give him a glass of copper water that has been stored overnight. This gently helps the liver detox from the chemicals in tobacco. In the evening, mix one spoon of chyawanprash or a paste made from turmeric and honey to support lung healing and immunity. Encourage him to sit in early sunlight for fifteen minutes a day. This helps reset the brainâs reward pathways and lowers stress naturally. If he is willing, show him videos or short stories of real people who reduced or quit smoking and gained energy and calmness. Personal and positive stories often reach the heart more than warnings or lectures.
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