There have been numerous new programs on TV that report on how acupuncture can help stop smoking. How does acupuncture stop the symptoms of nicotin withdrawal?

Smoking, is an addiction with psychological and physical components. Stopping smoking is very difficult if you don't address both of those issues.

There are many treatments available to help you stop smoking. And that just shows us how difficult it is to treat this addiction. Despite the absence of a “pill” to treat nicotine addiction, you can stop smoking. To get a kick start read the following articles and watch the news video clip.

Quit Smoking Tips: http://www.ostenzen.com/life-style-habits/quit-smoking-2.html

Many alternative therapies are available, including acupuncture. I quote Subhuti Dharmananda the Director of Institute for Traditional Medicine

"The poor status of the acupuncture literature does not rule out the possibility that acupuncture, when performed properly, aids people in drug withdrawal".
http://www.itmonline.org/arts/nicotin2.htm

There is no reason not to try acupuncture to stop smoking, but your chances of quitting are best if acupuncture is part of a broader treatment program.

“Quitting smoking is easy. I’ve done it a thousand times.” Mark Twain.