Regarding the approaches used to quit smoking,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Nicotine patches or nicotine gum can help people get through the withdrawal period.
B) The "cold turkey" approach is still considered the most effective approach in producing permanent nonsmokers.
C) Scheduled smoking helps people to learn to cope with the urge to smoke.
D) The gradual approach to quitting smoking allows the smoker to not feel like a "failure" if they smoke one cigarette.

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The "cold turkey" approach is not necessarily the most effective approach in producing permanent nonsmokers. While it may work for some people, others may find it too difficult to quit abruptly and may benefit from other approaches, such as nicotine replacement or gradually reducing their smoking. Research has shown that combining multiple approaches, such as using nicotine replacement and counseling, can lead to the highest success rates in quitting smoking.

Regarding the Approaches Used to Quit Smoking,which of the Following