Does hypnosis help quit smoking?

Yes, hypnosis can indeed help in quitting smoking. According to Andrew Huberman, studies led by Dr. David Spiegel have demonstrated high success rates for smoking cessation using hypnosis. When considering traditional methods that generally have only a 5% success rate, one session of a specific hypnosis protocol developed at Stanford School of Medicine has shown a success rate of 23%. This protocol is also available through the Reveri app, enabling access to hypnosis scripts for not just smoking cessation but also better sleep, focus, and other behavioral changes 1.

Hypnosis can induce significant changes in neural circuitry that might partially explain its effectiveness in helping individuals quit smoking or vaping. The process involves remapping certain brain networks, which can help in overcoming nicotine addiction 2. For ongoing benefits, regular hypnosis sessions are recommended 3.