Withdrawal

Although withdrawal is different for everyone, it is a positive sign of recovery and should not be perceived as illness. Detoxification means that nicotine is leaving the body!

Here are some facts and common withdrawal symptoms:

  • Will be most bothersome in the first three days and then begin to decrease after 3 or 4 days
  • Symptoms are usually gone within 7-10 days
  • Client may experience flu-like symptoms (Quitter’s Flu)
  • Cravings (although will be lessened by the LASER acupuncture)
  • Cough and/or sore throat
  • Post-nasal drip
  • Constipation, abdominal gas, or stomach pain
  • Irritability
  • Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Dry mouth, or sore tongue
  • Bad taste in mouth (try combating with mints or gum)
  • Clammy sweats which indicates nicotine leaving through the pores of the skin
  • Skin smelling of tobacco

After 7-10 days, you’ll be breathing easier, feeling better and have increased energy!