Books about tobacco addiction:
A Life in Smoke: A MemoirJulia Hansen
$24.00(USD)
"I accepted the certainty of my untimely death with gallows humor and a calculator. I'd read somewhere that each cigarette you smoke knocks seven minutes off your time on the planet. To amuse myself, I did the math: 153,000 cigarettes = two years of my life, up in smoke."
Julia Hansen first lit up at nineteen. Twenty years later, she was editing books about health -- and smoking a pack or two a day. She denied her son fast food, but smoked in the house and car; curtailed his video games, but lit up at his soccer matches. Despite repeated attempts to quit, she always crawled back to her beloved menthol lights. Smoking had become a metaphorical chain around her neck, shackling her to an early death.
Haunted by a nightmarish vision of her future -- her son at her deathbed, begging her not to leave him -- Hansen devised a drastic quit method. She bought a 72-foot length of chain that was "unwieldy as a corpse" and locked herself to a radiator in her dining room. What followed: seven days of cold-turkey misery, comic absurdity, and revelation as Hansen stepped from behind her wall of smoke to face her addiction to nicotine -- and some painful truths.
Clanking around her house like Marley's ghost, white-knuckling cravings, and struggling to understand tobacco's unyielding grip on her, Hansen confronted her life in smoke: fractured relationships, lifelong battles with alcohol and depression, and a profound sense of emptiness. On day 1, the chain was her addiction to nicotine, each link a story about cigarettes and self-loathing. By day 7, it had revealed its ringing, rattling truth -- that every smoker has a story, and it always centers on clinging to a comfort that can kill you. In the end, Hansen's story was painfully simple: She smoked to survive her life. And then, to save it, she quit.
Fierce and funny, honest and utterly absorbing, A Life in Smoke is Julia Hansen's evocative and inspiring account of the extreme measures she took to quit smoking -- decidedly not recommended by the medical profession.
Nicotine Addiction: Tobacco Tantrums DVD$89.95(USD)
Everyday a teenager somewhere tries nicotine, whether it is to rebel, to fit in or to look "cool." But this experimentation could have dire consequences. Nicotine is one of the most addictive drugs available. Trying it, whatever the reasons, can lead to a lifetime of addiction. Find out the dangers of nicotine. Also discover strategies to quit if you are already addicted.
No Dip No Duh: A No-brainer for Spit Tobacco UseSpit Tobacco: No Dip, No Duh is a tobacco prevention program featuring young people taking a stand against chewing and dipping tobacco. National High School Rodeo Champions and Rodeo Queens talk about the ugly side of this nasty habit. Over footage of their exciting championship rodeo rides, they say they don't need dip to win! Travis, a cowboy with cancer of the mouth, faces a grim choice. Dating teens who do not use dip and chew describe why using spit tobacco is a total turn-off. The video concludes with charismatic students pleading with their peers to say no to this nasty addiction.
Understanding Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction (Novartis Foundation Symposia)Novartis Foundation
$160.00(USD)
Cigarette smoking is estimated to lead to 4.9 million premature deaths per year worldwide. This is predicted to rise to 10 million by 2020. In western countries it kills half of all smokers who fail to stop.
The prevailing model for tobacco addiction is that nicotine from cigarettes rewards smoking and punishes abstinence, tapping into a motivational system of operant conditioning that requires no conscious awareness. However, there are also accounts which involve cognitive biases and the effect of nicotine on impulse control. The brain pathways involved have been studied extensively, but the role of different nicotine receptor subtypes and other neurotransmitter systems is still subject to debate.
In western countries, cigarette smoking as an adult has a heritability of 30-50% and candidate genes have been identified that may contribute in part to addiction susceptibility. Many socio-cultural correlates of cigarette smoking have been established, but a comprehensive model that accounts for these and links them with the psychobiological aspects of nicotine addiction has not been forthcoming. Structured behavioural support programmes aid cessation attempts, as do a number of pharmacotherapies, most notably nicotine replacement treatments and bupropion, but the underlying mechanisms are unclear.
This book deals with the problems involved in understanding and treating nicotine and tobacco addiction. Topics covered include the nature of the worldwide health problem posed by cigarette smoking, the psychodynamics of cigarette addiction, and the basic pharmacology and biochemistry of nicotine and its effect on the brain. Further chapters analyse the genetic basis of susceptibility to nicotine addiction. Finally, the contributors address approaches to therapy. A continuing theme in the discussions throughout the book is how best to treat nicotine addiction, given that many smokers would like to stop smoking but are unable to do so because of their addiction.
This book will be of great value to all psychologists and psychiatrists working on addiction, specifically to nicotine but also to other compounds and behaviours. It will also be of interest to neuroscientists and pharmacologists working on nicotine receptors and the brain pathways involved in dependence, as well as to biochemists, molecular biologist and to public health officials.
BMV Quantum Subliminal CD: Stop Smoking- Smoking Cessation- Quit/Stop Smoking with Ease Ex-Smoker Mind Program with NLP, Brainwave Entrainment Technology and Ultrasonic Ultra-Silent Subliminal Programming$15.00(USD)
CREATE POSITIVE RESULTS using this state-of-the-art BMV QUANTUM SUBLIMINAL CD. Powerful affirmations, hypnotic suggestions and thousands of positive subliminal messages program your subconscious mind for positive lasting results. The first 3 tracks contain ocean sounds with embedded subliminal messages, brainwave entrainment and ultrasonic subliminals. All you consciously hear is the sound of soothing ocean waves. Track 4 is the ULTRASONIC ULTRA-SILENT SUBLIMINAL TRACK with no ocean sounds at all. Just pure silence! Our exclusive Quantum Subliminal Matrix TechnologyTM(QSMT) sets a new standard for the subliminal industry! We have merged existing subliminal techniques with many of our own exclusive technologies to create the most powerful CDs on the market. This CD contains the following audio neuro-technologies to maximize your results: Ultra-Silent Ultrasonic Subliminal Frequency Modulation TechnologyTM- All subliminal messages are modulated to ultrasonic ranges (high carrier frequencies) for full meta-programming with no audible sounds at all on Track 4! You can use this powerful broadcast of silent subliminals in any setting! Program yourself anywhere, anytime! *Multichannel Subliminal Replication TechnologyTM- 100 TIMES MORE SUBLIMINAL MESSAGES makes it 100 TIMES MORE POWERFUL than any other subliminal tapes or CDs. *Autonomic Audio Pacing TechnologyTM(AAPT)- Relaxed heartbeat and breathing patterns cause physiological responses that trigger deep progressive relaxation to maximize your results. *Brainwave Entrainment Technologies- Embedded binaural beats and monaural beats create hemispheric synchronization while tuning your brainwaves to specific frequencies that are the most effective for subliminal programming. *Monaural entrainment tones- No need for headphones! With hundreds of BMV Quantum Subliminal CDs to choose from, you can buy one now or upgrade your order and purchase a QUANTUM SUBLIMINAL CD SET to experience the power of these CDs for yourself!
Dr. Gurgevich's Amazing Hypnotic Tonic to Cure Tobacco AddictionSTEVEN GURGEVICH
1 Introduction and Instructions 2 Crossing the Ravine Metaphor 3 Behavioral Tools 4 Keep Smoking, Deliberately 5 Top Ten List 6 Greatest Risk Factor 7 Cigarettes as Friends? 8 Addiction & Nicotine 9 Controlling What to Expect 10 Setting the Date 11 Daily Preparation Trancework 12 Hypnotic Refreshment Disc 2 13 Daytime Trancework Disc 2 14 Bedtime Trancework Disc2
Novartis Foundation
$145.00(USD)
Cigarette smoking is estimated to lead to 4.9 million premature deaths per year worldwide. This is predicted to rise to 10 million by 2020. In western countries it kills half of all smokers who fail to stop.
The prevailing model for tobacco addiction is that nicotine from cigarettes rewards smoking and punishes abstinence, tapping into a motivational system of operant conditioning that requires no conscious awareness. However, there are also accounts which involve cognitive biases and the effect of nicotine on impulse control. The brain pathways involved have been studied extensively, but the role of different nicotine receptor subtypes and other neurotransmitter systems is still subject to debate.
In western countries, cigarette smoking as an adult has a heritability of 30–50% and candidate genes have been identified that may contribute in part to addiction susceptibility. Many socio–cultural correlates of cigarette smoking have been established, but a comprehensive model that accounts for these and links them with the psychobiological aspects of nicotine addiction has not been forthcoming. Structured behavioural support programmes aid cessation attempts, as do a number of pharmacotherapies, most notably nicotine replacement treatments and bupropion, but the underlying mechanisms are unclear.
This book deals with the problems involved in understanding and treating nicotine and tobacco addiction. Topics covered include the nature of the worldwide health problem posed by cigarette smoking, the psychodynamics of cigarette addiction, and the basic pharmacology and biochemistry of nicotine and its effect on the brain. Further chapters analyse the genetic basis of susceptibility to nicotine addiction. Finally, the contributors address approaches to therapy. A continuing theme in the discussions throughout the book is how best to treat nicotine addiction, given that many smokers would like to stop smoking but are unable to do so because of their addiction.
This book will be of great value to all psychologists and psychiatrists working on addiction, specifically to nicotine but also to other compounds and behaviours. It will also be of interest to neuroscientists and pharmacologists working on nicotine receptors and the brain pathways involved in dependence, as well as to biochemists, molecular biologist and to public health officials.
LifeSign QuitKey Smoking Cessation Computer$59.95(USD)
The QuitKey Smoking Cessation Computer is your key to a smoke-free life. This handheld computer creates a personalized gradual reduction program to help you kick cigarettes once and for all. Developed and proven effective with studies funded with grants from the United States National Institute of Health, the QuitKey has improved algorithms that make it easier than before to kick the habit. Smaller than the competition, this computer is designed to be carried on a keychain for discreet assistance as you take steps to improve your life and kick the addiction. Also, for even greater privacy, the QuitKey allows you to adjust the volume so you can keep your stop-smoking program to yourself.
 Smaller than the competition, the QuitKey is designed to be carried on a keychain for discreet assistance as you quit smoking. View larger. |
 With QuitKey, you can stop smoking without the use of chemicals or drugs. |
 The QuitKey is loaded with information to help you stick to your personalized quit plan. |
The QuitKey computer is designed to alter your smoking routine and ease you off cigarettes in a gradual, step-down process. The discreet, handheld computer reminds you when to smoke and when not to smoke, step-by-step, hour-by-hour, one day at a time. Designed to work in two stages, QuitKey will create a personalized quit plan based on your regular smoking routine. The first stage lasts seven days. During this stage you smoke at your normal rate and use the QuitKey smoke button to record every cigarette you smoke. QuitKey compiles this data and uses the information to built a personalized quit plan. Stage 2 follows immediately and can last from 14 to 34 days, depending on the data compiled during Stage 1. During Stage 2, QuitKey helps you follow your quit plan by prompting you when to smoke. Each day you will smoke less and gradually reduce your nicotine dependence. With this gradual, step-down method you're preparing yourself to quit cigarettes for good, drug-free and without chemical-induced side effects.
The QuitKey FAQs
Quitting smoking can be a daunting prospect. Many have tried and failed, or tried only to return to cigarettes a few months, or even years, later. But don't give up, there is a smoking cessation program out there for everyone, and QuitKey has been proven as an effective way to kick the habit. Here are the answers to a variety of frequently asked questions about QuitKey and smoking cessation in general.
Will I gain weight?
Nicotine changes your metabolism -- the rate at which your body burns calories -- so quitting actually changes your metabolism back to "normal." If you are concerned about weight gain, simply try to limit your intake of high fat food and increase your activity level. Light exercise, such as walking, will not only help prevent unwanted weight gain, but it will also help you deal more effectively with the stress caused by quitting smoking. Try taking a short, brisk walk during the times when you used to enjoy a tobacco break.
What if I have finished the program and I start smoking again?
It is not easy to quit smoking. Some people need a second or even a third chance. You also might like to know that for most people, quitting smoking is like learning to ride a bike -- you don't just hop on and ride like a champion. It takes time and a little practice. Most people try to quit smoking at least once before they truly quit for good. You just had your practice, so don't give up, try again. The important thing is to not view each attempt as a failure, rather you should see each attempt as a step on the path towards success.
What if I cheat?
The process of quitting tobacco involves learning how to cope with the inevitable urges. When the urge comes along QuitKey recommends that you try one of the following techniques: drink a glass of water, call a friend, or take a walk. Your likelihood of success is much greater if you follow the program QuitKey has designed just for you. If you absolutely can't wait for the next tobacco prompt, be sure to press the Smoke button as soon as you light up. QuitKey will take this "cheat" into consideration and adjust the program if necessary.
What if I work and can't take a break when I am prompted?
Most people work and cannot take a tobacco break whenever they want, so QuitKey has a built-in mechanism that allows your program to stop and wait for you. However, QuitKey does advise that you smoke as close to the beep prompt as you can, and that when you do get a chance to smoke you should avoid making it a pleasurable activity. Don't combine smoking with drinking coffee, chatting with friends, or talking on the phone. Just take your break, smoke, and go back to your regular routine.
How long does it take to get the nicotine out of my body?
The answer to this question depends on a variety of factors, some of which you control. When going through the withdrawals of nicotine dependence, you should drink plenty of water to help flush toxins out of your body. Other handy tips include eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, and getting regular exercise. These extra steps will hasten the removal of nicotine from your body.
 When compared with other smoking cessation programs, QuitKey offers the most benefits for a reasonable cost. |
What's in the Box
QuitKey computer, QuitKey program guide, and "21 Best Kept Secrets of Successful Quitters" audio CD.
Tobacco X Files Revisited: The Turth Is Ugly Out ThereA must-see for all young people who might be tempted to experiment with tobacco use. - School Library Journal Using a humorous conspiracy plot to entertain and inform students, the "gross" effects of tobacco are exposed. When a pair of sci-fi sleuths uncover a sleazy tobacco executive paid to lie to young people, students see the dark side of the hype and glamour designed to trick teenagers. Poignant testimonials from recovering teenage nicotine addicts are intercut with regretful head and neck cancer victims who beg students not to use tobacco.