New research from the US shows that some flavours of chewing gum are effective in reducing the negative effects associated with nicotine withdrawal such as anxiety.

Chewing gum may be a useful adjunct to existing smoking cessation treatments that is easily accessible, low in cost, and simple to administer, claim the researchers based at universities in Texas and Oklahoma.

The study, published in the journal Addictive Behaviors, reports that the research was supported by a grant from leading chewing gum manufacturer, Wrigley, with the principal scientists Lee Cohen and Frank Collins declaring no conflict of interest.

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