a nicotine patch would also work. regardless of how it enters the body the nicotine molecule attaches to the same cell receptor.

I think that Desmoxan may also attach to that same receptor. Desmoxan does not have the addictive qualities of nicotine. It is used for detoxing from nicotine by attaching to the receptor thereby blocking nicotine from attaching to it. Once your body finishes detoxing from the nicotine, you simply stop using the Desmoxan. I think its referred to as replacement therapy.