Cold Turkey Method Or Gradual Reduction
Both of these methods are the most common alternatives to quit smoking. However, both need firm determination and will power. The cold Turkey method is based on the will power and determination. It requires you to stop smoking completely all of sudden. This is certainly a tough method to quit smoking. Many people fail to stick to this method due to the weak will power. Gradual reduction method is another similar method but requires reducing the number of cigarettes every following day. This method also includes will power to delay the urge of smoking. This method is somewhat easy and effective for many people to quit smoking in few days.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy
The nicotine replacement therapy is one of the most preferred methods to quit smoking. During this therapy, a nicotine patch and nicotine gum is prescribed to the person who wants toquit smoking. Nicotine patch is a type of transdermal patch that is used as an adhesive bandage. The nicotine patch releases the constant doses of nicotine into the body through the skin. The availability of nicotine in the body suppresses the urge of smoking. The nicotine patches should only be worn up to 24 hours. Similarly, nicotine gum is also functions in the same way. However, you need to chew the nicotine gum until it becomes soft. The nicotine gum is useful for first 30 minutes and after that it loses the effectiveness.

Hypnosis Therapy
Many experts suggest that hypnotizing is one of the best methods to quit smoking. Also, it safer and do not require any chemical adhesive.  However, it is recommended that one should find reputed and experienced hypnosis therapist to get the remarkable result. According to the studies, it is suggested that hypnosis has 66% success rate for smoking cessation.  A hypnosis therapist hypnotizes a person to establish contact with the inner state of mind. Later, the therapist gives speech how smoking can harm the life of that person. The whole process of hypnosis therapy has few stages that are performed during therapy.

Acupuncture Therapy
This procedure is also one of the most preferred methods to quit smoking. However, it is recommended that the acupuncture procedure should be carried out by the trained and experienced professional. As per the traditional Chinese belief, the body has certain points which can be used to restore the natural balance. Also, according to their belief it improves the flow of energy termed as Qi. The Qi is consisting of Yin and Yang qualities. Any imbalance of Yin and Yang leads to the poor health. During the acupuncture therapy fine metallic needles are inserted in various parts of skin. The points where needles are inserted are commonly known as acupoints.

Laser Therapy
The laser therapy is the latest inventions to stop smoking. The laser therapy is also based on the principles of the acupuncture therapy. During the laser therapy acupuncture needles are inserted in the affected area. The affected area is basically the part of the body that is affected by the nicotine addiction. Then the laser is passed through the needle into the body to stimulate the body parts such as hand, face and ears. The laser treatment improves the energy flow in the hand, face and ears and induces the person to say no to the smoking. However, this therapy is costly in compared to the other methods to stop smoking.