(HealthDay News) -- Quitting smoking is never easy, but it's possible with the proper mindset and, possibly, with nicotine therapy.
Almost 70 percent of adult smokers want to quit, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. Over-the-counter smoking cessation products include skin patches, lozenges and gum. There's also prescription medication.
Tobacco users are used to having nicotine in their bodies, so a gradual weaning often is an effective approach.
The FDA suggests what to keep in mind when considering nicotine therapy: