The utility of a nicotine patch is ______.
A) as substitution therapy that allows an individual to wean off of cigarettes
B) as detoxification during nicotine withdrawal
C) to block the effects of orally administered nictoine, since nicotine is already in the blood
D) to prevent orally administered nicotine from being metabolized

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Nicotine patches are commonly used as a form of substitution therapy to help individuals quit smoking by gradually weaning them off of nicotine. The patch delivers a steady dose of nicotine to help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, while gradually reducing the amount of nicotine delivered over time.

The Utility of a Nicotine Patch Is ______