You may have begun to see signs for a "Stop Smoking Shot," but is it a miracle or just another scam designed to part you from your money? Maybe you've tried acupuncture, the patch, nicotine gum, fake cigarettes, hypnotism and every other trick in the book, but are you ready for this?
To find out if the smoking cessation shot is for you, read on.
An Overview of the Shot
You're not injected with nicotine. Instead, you receive a shot with mood enhancers which are designed to limit your withdrawal symptoms and trick your brain into thinking it's getting all the wonderful feelings that nicotine gives it, but without actually having to ingest nicotine or tobacco products.
For some people, this placebo effect works and for others the physical symptoms of nicotine withdrawal are too strong to quit. For the smoking injection to work, a quitter needs to be committed and willing to combine the treatment with other smoking cessation strategies like limiting habit triggers and reducing stress.
How Effective Is the Shot?
Unfortunately, the stop smoking shot hasn't been around long enough to be subject to any long-term studies. And while most providers of the shot claim it has an 80% effective rate, those figures aren't based on long-term research. It's unclear how effective the shot is over a long period of time like 1 to 10 years.
Currently, there is no data tracking the long-term efficacy of the stop smoking injection.
What Happens When You Get the Shot
Currently, there is no data tracking the long-term efficacy of the stop smoking injection.
Once their treatment is over, individuals receiving them must then go home and continue to take pills for two weeks while wearing a small patch behind the ear that releases a steady flow of drugs to the system.
How Safe is the Drug?
The drugs used in most smoking injections are not intended as smoking cessation aids, nor are they approved for it. However, doctors are allowed to administer them as part of a stop smoking program.
Treatment Cost
For a smoking cessation injection and two-week treatment course, you should expect to pay between $300 and $600, depending on the clinic. Many health insurance companies will cover these costs as part of their stop-smoking strategies.
Side Effects Associated With the Shot
Side effects of the stop smoking shot are temporary and rare. They'll typically only last for the first day after the shot is administered and include dry mouth, disorientation, blurry vision and urinary difficulties. If you have a heart condition or are pregnant, you should not get the shot.
A shot to alleviate the symptoms of nicotine addiction is certainly the next logical step in a strategic approach relief from tobacco. However, the current injection option clearly will not prove successful for everyone. The good news is that there are several already proven options available to you if a shot doesn't do the trick - so don't give up.
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