Can hypnosis help quit smoking?

Hypnosis can be an effective tool for quitting smoking. According to Dr. Andrew Huberman, specific forms of clinical hypnosis have been shown to significantly increase the success rate of quitting smoking compared to typical methods. He cites studies indicating that a particular form of hypnosis developed at Stanford School of Medicine led to a 23% success rate in achieving total cessation from smoking after just one session, which is substantial compared to the normal 5% success rate 1.

Moreover, Dr. Huberman mentions routine hypnosis sessions as beneficial for maintaining cessation over time. He suggests that these sessions can help reinforce the neural circuits associated with avoiding nicotine. Additionally, Dr. Huberman highlights the changes in neural circuitry caused by hypnosis, although these mechanisms are not entirely understood 2.

For accessibility, he recommends the Reveri app, which provides hypnosis scripts similar to those used in clinical settings, making it a useful resource for those aiming to quit smoking or vaping 1.