It’s Happening at Chinook Winds ...
by Teresa Simmons
Chinook Winds’ sixth anniversary weekend brought a crowd of people to the
casino for concerts, drawings, commemorative coins, and fireworks. Clockwise
from bottom left: Debbie Miller, Holly John, and Julie Murdock hand out coins
at the reception; Vern and Donna Kessinger; Jessie Davis addresses the crowd;
Shirley Walker; Clinton Crafton, grand prize winner ($15,000);
and Dolores and Ed Ben.
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Treatment Options at a Glance
Product
Patches
Gum
Spray
Inhaler
Bupropion
Period
Preferably 8-10 weeks.
Up to 12 weeks.
Up to 8 weeks, then
reduce dose by 50% for
2 weeks.
As for spray.
7-12 weeks. Start
taking 8-14 days
before quitting.
Dosage
Various strengths for
heavy and light smokers,
depending on brand.
Choose between 24- and
16-hr patches.
4mg for heavy smokers,
2mg for lighter smokers.
10-15 pieces a day.
Dose once or twice an
hour as required (don’t
use more than 64 sprays
in 24 hrs.). (Day 1-3)
1 x 150mg tablet
each morning.
6 to 12 cartridges per day.
(Day 1-3) 1 x 150mg
tablet each morning.
(Day 4 onward) 1x150
mg tablet a.m. and p.m.
Pros
Very easy to use. Auto
matically gives the right
dose. 24-hr patches can
help with early morning
cravings. Not addictive in
the long term.
Easy to regulate dose.
Can help prevent over
eating. Gives extra help
at difficult moments.
Gives fast relief to heavy
smokers. Easy to adjust
dose.
Helps keep hands and
mouth busy. Easy to
regulate dose. Could help
prevent overeating.
Good short-term research
results. Easy to use.
Noticeable reduction in
urges to smoke.
Cons
24-hr patches may disturb
your sleep. Not orally
gratifying. Small possi
bility of skin reaction.
Tricky with dentures.
Need to use correctly.
May cause nasal irritation
at first. Dependence more
likely. Requires doctor’s
prescription.
May not suffice for heavy
smokers if used alone.
May attract attention
when used in public.
Requires doctor’s
prescription.
Possible sleep disrup
tion. Seizure risk. May
cause headaches and dry
mouth. Requires doctor’s
prescription.
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