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Most people addicted to nicotine through cigarettes, cigars or dipping do not realize that their habit is as addictive as cocaine or heroin. The same part of the brain that receives enjoyment through those addictive drugs is the same location for nicotine addiction. No wonder why less than 5% of people who try to quit smoking are successful.

One challenge most have with nicotine cessation is understanding the difference between a physical need for the nicotine and the habits that they have associated with their addiction.

When someone wakes up in the morning and has their cup of coffee with a cigarette they are most likely feeding their habit not their addiction. They pick up that cigarette each day because it is what they do daily. Normally this person is not feeling a true physical craving for a cigarette. This is a learned behavior that they have associated with their trigger.

Low Level Laser Therapy is one way people try to stop smoking. Like acupuncture without the needles, the laser is used to stimulate the meridian and auricular points to remove the physical desire for nicotine. In addition, the laser is used on points to help with withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, stress and food cravings. Laser Therapy though will not help with breaking the habit.

When trying to break the nicotine addiction, laser therapy technicians, educate clients on recognizing the difference between their habit and their addiction. One easy trick is to change up your habits prior to trying to quit. For example, if you always smoke a cigarette when driving a car, drive to the location and then have your cigarette. This will allow people to recognize the triggers throughout their life that represent the habit of smoking and should make the quitting process easier.

Habits are hard to break. Recognizing the difference could make the difference between success and failure.

Krista Collins
http://www.zapyourhabit.com