For years, hypnosis has been used in an effort to diminish the subconscious desire to smoke. Although hypnosis may be helpful for some individuals, research does not support its efficacy, and it is not generally accepted as a standard form of therapy.(6)
resources
Abbot NC, Stead LF, White AR, Barnes J. Hypnotherapy for smoking cessation (Cochrane Review). In: The Cochrane Library, Issue 3, 2004. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. URL: www.cochrane.org/cochrane/revabstr/ab001008.htm description: This review evaluated different studies of hypnotherapy for smoking cessation.
