Description

This category is based on the Eastern philosophy of medicine about connections inside the body.

Acupuncture involves inserting long needles into smokers' bodies and running a mild electrical current through them.

2,992 smokers included from 19 separate studies.

Results

Acupuncture had the sixth highest quit rate of any category.

The results put Acupuncture in the middle of the pack.

Acupuncture is more widely available than some other methods.

Bottom line

Acupuncture is a choice that works to quit smoking.

There are some better, some worse. If you are comfortable with it, go ahead and use it.

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