Take the Nicotine Quiz
Nicotine is one of the main chemicals in tobacco. Nicotine is the main reason
that smoking and other forms of tobacco are so addictive. Even though most tobacco
users
know that tobacco is bad for them, they find it hard to quit because of nicotine's
addictive effect. Non-tobacco e-cigarettes, hookahs, and vaping pens also have a lot
of
nicotine in them.
5. E-cigarettes are also called vapes, e-hookahs, vape pens,
and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). Any of these is a safe way to help
you quit smoking.
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E-cigarettes have not been approved by the FDA as an aid to quit
smoking. It's unclear if they can actually help with quitting. And they may be
harmful. Serious lung conditions have been linked to vaping. This includes
e-cigarette or vaping product use associated lung injury (EVALI). Some people have
died from the lung conditions. Also, secondhand smoke from hookahs can be a health
risk for nonsmokers. Talk with your healthcare provider about other ways to quit that
are safe and that work well.
6. Medicines are available that can help you quit your
dependence on nicotine.
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Your healthcare provider may be able to prescribe a medicine that can help you quit
using nicotine. There are also over-the-counter medicines that work well to help people
quit smoking.
8. Self-help materials are the best way to quit using nicotine.
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Studies
have shown that working with others to help you quit works better than trying to quit
on
your own. People who talk with a healthcare provider in person or on the phone, or
go to
support groups have better success rates. You can also find good online resources
and
support groups. The
American Lung
Association and the
CDC are 2 good
places to start looking for resources and support.
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