Yes, it can help.
Not because the entity that one is praying to has special powers to control your smoking habit, but because it reminds one to "keep their eyes on the prize"
It also offers support in a spiritual way, which is very powerful with some people.
It cannot hurt!
Smoking cessation drugs are medicines that help people stop smoking cigarettes or using other forms of tobacco.
Basically, smoking cessation is simply not smoking anymore. There are nicotine replacement products such as patches and gum with amounts of nicotine in them to help ease the cravings.
The best book for people who want to stop smoking is 'The NSCI Stop-Smoking Handbook, by Robert Brynin', the Research Director of the National Smoking Cessation Institute. You have to buy it on Amazon.
There are various programs online to help with cessation of smoking, such as www.smokefree.gov/ and www.quitnet.com/.
Chantix. While not an antidepressant, it is similar to Wellbutrin which is an antidepressant, and is also used to help smoking cessation.
Andrew G. Matthew has written: 'Self -efficacy, smoking and smoking cessation' -- subject(s): Self-efficacy, Smoking, Smoking cessation
The most important thing when deciding to stop smoking is to be motivated to do so. After smoking for twenty years it would be advisable to seek the help of a smoking cessation adviser who can give support and encouragement. They will also be able to give advice as to the benefits of nicotine gum, patches, electronic cigarettes or any other aids which can help.
It hasn't worked for me so far, but I do know people for whom it worked.
A good thing.
There are various smoking cessation programs located statewide. You can check out www.quitnet.com, they will show a list of programs in your area.
Roberta Yeats has written: 'The quickest way to stop smoking' -- subject(s): Self-help techniques, Smoking cessation
Smoking cessation products available for purchase online include electronic cigarettes and nicotine patches, lozenges, and gums. There is also a variety of free smoking cessation support websites available as well.