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Tobacco Addiction
My father is unable to leave tobacco chewing...inspite of telling him day and night for last 16 years...is there any medical treatment available..what are the medicines for deaddiction
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Consultation from addiction Superspecialist is required. Tobacoo is a highly addictive disorder. Different medications are available which increases your chances of quitting by multiple fold as compared to self.
Don't self medicate by taking from medicine shop.
Different medications help different according to their tobacoo use.
Also counseling along with medicine is required. And will power to keep trying.
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Dr. Nidhi Marvania Raja
Psychiatrist
8 yrs exp
Mumbai
For any deaddiction, the person himself should be motivated.
Having said so, there are various alternatives available in market for quitting tobacco.
From gums to patches, nicotine supplements should be taken based on the routine consumption of tobacco under the guidance of psychiatrist.
Oral medication reducing tobacco craving is also available example Bupropion.
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Consult a psychiatrist for dosage and enlightening the advantages and side effect profile of various treatment options.
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MET - Motivation Enhancement Therapy may aid quitting.
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Dr. Vinay Saini
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14 yrs exp
Gurgaon
consult mental health professional
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Dr. Vivaswan Boorla
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11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Treatment is available to address this issue. Consult psychiatrist.
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Dr. Kiran Kumar PK
Addiction Psychiatrist
26 yrs exp
Mangalore
Yes. Nicotine gums and patches will help.
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Should consult for withdrawal symptoms if any. Also needs to assess any anxiety or mood symptoms
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