Can nicotine chewing gum help me stop smoking? How much nicotine gum do quitters chew?
A. Nicotine chewing gum releases small amounts of nicotine into the body. This cuts down on withdrawal symptoms and makes it easier to break the smoking addiction. Nicotine gum is available over the counter, and the recommended treatment period is 12 weeks. Usually 10 to 15 pieces of gum a day are used. Package instructions explain how the gum is to be chewed. Drinks such as coffee and soda should be avoided before, during, and after use of the gum.
