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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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