We've all seen those TV ads for the nicotine patch, and you may have heard of other options like nicotine gum. But do they really work? And are they safe?

Many would-be quitters get nervous about the idea of replacing one addictive substance–cigarettes–with another. They view nicotine gum and patches skeptically, preferring to quit "cold turkey," with no medical help whatsoever.

If you think you might need a bit of a chemical support system to help you along the way, then consider speaking to your doctor about the following options, all approved by the F.D.A. to help people like you and me stop smoking for good.

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