Want to quit smoking? Scientists find alternative to nicotine patches

When individuals decide to quit smoking, they may experience withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, cravings, difficulty concentrating, and mood swings. These symptoms are primarily due to the sudden drop in nicotine levels.

To counterbalance that, smokers use nicotine patches as a form of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), which helps them quit smoking. Scientists claim they may have found something that is more effective than NRT.

Researchers have discovered that cytisine, a cost-effective and generic stop-smoking aid used in Eastern Europe since the 1960s, significantly boosts the…