Chantix (CHAMPIX) for smoking cessation

CHANTIX also known as CHAMPIX in the EU and other countries (varenicline) is the latest option for smoking cessation. It's the first PARTIAL nicotine agonist. It binds to nicotine receptors, but stimulates them less than nicotine. This partial nicotine effect helps ease withdrawal symptoms. But having the drug on board also BLOCKS some of the pleasurable effects…