When talking about common ways to stop smoking we often think about nicotine replacement therapy such as patches, gums, inhaler and of course stopping smoking by yourself, armed with motivation and determination. This is the cold turkey method.

There are also other ways that need to be introduced. First because they get some interesting success rate, and second, because you may have tried a lot of stop smoking treatments that didn’t work. So let’s have a look to these alternative methods to stop moking. Also, the alternative ways to stop smoking only require one or two sessions, making the treatment very short.

Hypnosis to Stop Smoking
This is getting more and more popular, some people claim that after one or two sessions they completely stop smoking without feeling anymore the need of smoking. Studies also reported a success rate from 60% to 70%, and even up to 90%. This is the case if you consult a hypnotherapist, but you can also practice self hypnosis. Today many audios, videos and books material can help you to reach your subcouncious mind. Self hypnosis is less expensive and may take more time to master, but with practice, you can success.

Acupuncture to Stop Smoking
Acupuncture comes from China. Chinese medicine already existed 5000 years ago and acupuncture is based on energy lines that circulate through the body. The acupuncturist insert needles at specific points into these lines to restore your energy. Needles are inserted near ears, in the wrist and hands. At the end of sessions the body want to reject the cigarette and you don’t want to smoke anymore since you feel the taste and smell ugly. Some people swear by acupuncture but some studies showed that it can’t be proven that acupuncture is helpful to quit smoking. Hit or miss. Anyway it can be worth a try and work for you.

Laser to Stop Smoking
Laser therapy to stop smoking stimulates acupuncture points (maybe a confirmation that acupuncture works) and requires only one treatment. The treatment is totally painless and actually relaxing, and last about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Success rates reported are as high as 80% up to 90%, with immediate results. The price is around $300 so if you can afford it this is of course a solution to try.

These alternative ways to stop smoking are effective. They have all produced impressive results but now, this is up to you to make your choice and see what will work for you.

(You can see our recommended stop smoking self hypnosis methods.)