PRODUCTS THAT CAUSE REJECTION

The products described here produce different kinds of rejection to smoking, the description of the products is as published by their manufacturers.

NAME: MOUTH WASH (Several brands)

HOW IT WORKS: The active substances produce foul mouth taste when smoking

HANDLES WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS: No

HANDLES HABITS: No

DURATION OF TREATMENT: 2 to 3 weeks

REAL SUPPORT AND FOLLOW-UP: No

SUBSTITUTES FOR ANOTHER ADDICTION (WEIGHT GAIN): It doesn’t offer support to avoid substituting tobacco with food or any other addiction. They do not consider the fact.

PROBABLE EFFECTS AND RISKS: Manufacturers do not indicate risks

RISKY DURING PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING: Manufacturers do not indicate anything on the subject

INFORMS CONSUMERS ABOUT ITS RISKS: No

ALTERS BRAIN CHEMISTRY: Manufacturers do not indicate anything on the subject

PROMOTES COGNITIVE CAPACITY: No

NAME: HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES (Several brands)

 

HOW THEY WORK: Do not indicate how they work, nor what do they contain

HANDLES WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS: They indicate that they produce relief from the need of nicotine, of withdrawal symptoms, and from smoking symptoms

HANDLES HABITS: No

DURATION OF TREATMENT: No indication

REAL SUPPORT AND FOLLOW-UP: No

SUBSTITUTES FOR ANOTHER ADDICTION (WEIGHT GAIN): It doesn’t offer support to avoid substituting tobacco with food or any other addiction. They do not consider the fact.

PROBABLE EFFECTS AND RISKS: Manufacturer indicates there are none

RISKY DURING PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING: Not indicated

INFORMS CONSUMERS ABOUT ITS RISKS: No

ALTERS BRAIN CHEMISTRY: Since its components are not disclosed, it is not possible to know

PROMOTES COGNITIVE CAPACITY: No

MY COMMENT: In both cases there are no indications as to what do the products contain nor how do they work, therefore it is not possible to know neither their effectiveness nor their potential risks; besides, once again, the smoker is on its own regarding the psychological aspect of his addiction. Regarding the mouthwash, the smoker learns very easily that by eating something the effect of the mouthwash disappears, and they can resume smoking without the nasty taste.

Next week we’ll continue with this series, thanks for your appreciation on this subject!