You want to stop smoking. Smoking stimulates chemicals in your brain that improve mood, artificially enhancing awareness and concentration. It even increases the level of some hormones, including adrenaline. NicoDerm CQ is a nicotine patch that's a form of Therapeutic Nicotine, which means it provides nicotine to your system. The patented Smart Control technology helps provide a controlled release of nicotine for 24 hours at a slower, less intense pace than cigarettes.