| Planning to quit smoking? It's important to know that conventional smoking cessation therapies—behavioral counseling, medication, or both—can increase your chances of success. The evidence that complementary health approaches can help people quit smoking is not as strong as the evidence for conventional therapies, but research indicates that some approaches, including mindfulness meditation-based therapies, yoga, and relaxation techniques, may be useful as options or additions to proven treatments. The evidence for other complementary approaches is less promising. Acupuncture might help people quit smoking for short periods of time, but there's no consistent evidence that it helps people quit permanently. It's unclear whether hypnosis is more effective than other types of support or quitting on your own. And there's no current evidence that the dietary supplements S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe), lobeline, or St. John's wort can help people quit smoking. Read our recently updated fact sheet on quitting smoking for more information. | 
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