Effectiveness and Safety of Alternative Smoking Cessation Methods: The Dangers of Departure from the Traditional Approaches

This review article critically assesses the effectiveness and safety of the following alternative smoking cessation methods: electronic cigarettes, herbal supplements, acupuncture, compared with traditional approaches like nicotine replacement therapy, bupropion, and varenicline. Despite their increased popularity, most of these alternative methods are often lacking in robust scientific evidence and can pose serious health risks. It brought to the forefront case reports, studies revealing dangers, and high failure rates associated with these alternatives. Adhere to the time-tested, evidence-based traditional methods of smoking cessation.