Stop smoking with TMS treatment

In Ireland, about 18% of people smoke. While many recognise their smoking addiction, not everyone notices the signs because they blend into daily life.

Signs of being addicted to smoking may include:

• Spending time thinking about smoking when you’re unable to have a cigarette
• Needing a cigarette as soon as you wake up
• Being unable to resist the urge to smoke
• Suffering from withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability, increased appetite and anxiety

Each year, addiction stops millions from quitting smoking.

Research indicates that Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is an effective method to combat nicotine addiction and assist you in quitting smoking.

The Royal College of Physicians explains that nicotine in tobacco smoke is an addictive drug, and cigarettes are as addictive as heroin or cocaine.

It's understandable why many quitting methods, like nicotine patches and hypnotherapy, often don't work.

There are several ways to help you quit smoking, including nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) like patches, gum, and sprays. NRT delivers small doses of nicotine to ease cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Possible side effects include vivid dreams, headaches, dizziness, skin irritation, and an upset stomach.

Champix (Varenicline) tablets, available by prescription, make smoking less enjoyable and help ease withdrawal symptoms. This medication is not safe for use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or if you have kidney problems. Possible side effects include nausea, vomiting, insomnia, and dizziness, among others.

Buproprion (Zyban) is another prescription option to help curb cravings. However, it is not safe for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding and is unsuitable for individuals with epilepsy, bipolar disorder, or eating disorders. Its side effects are similar to those of Champix.

You can also try e-cigarettes and regular exercise to help manage your cravings.

Research shows that Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) can reduce the cravings of nicotine addiction.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation targets brain areas responsible for addiction control.

This non-invasive treatment uses repetitive magnetic pulses to target brain areas linked to alcohol cravings and dependence, without the need for anaesthetic, medication, hospitalisation, or recovery time.

To help you quit smoking with TMS, you'll undergo 15 treatment sessions, scheduled daily from Monday to Friday over three weeks.

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TMS treatment for addiction consists of 15 sessions.

Additional treatment can be booked as per the advice of your clinician.

Dr. Neal and his team are committed to ensuring patients remain healthy after completing their TMS treatment. With insights from research and our experience, we've created aftercare packages that offer ongoing support through a structured program of regular follow-up treatments.

Have you had TMS treatment for depression at another clinic? Smart TMS can offer you maintenance therapy, too.

Quitting smoking is possible, and Smart TMS can help.

Most people qualify for TMS treatment.

We can arrange a clinic visit for you to see the TMS machine, meet our practitioners, and ask any questions to help you make an informed decision.