The Best Nicotine Products To Help Quit Smoking

The hardest part of quitting smoking is fighting nicotine addiction. That said, most of the damage caused by smoking is not caused by nicotine itself, but the tobacco and other chemicals found in cigarettes. 

This is why taking nicotine by itself can be an effective way to quit smoking. It can help satisfy that craving without pumping lots of other harmful chemicals into your body. Ideally, the end goal should be to wean yourself off of nicotine too. However, nicotine-only products can be a good first step to quitting smoking.

Such products come in many different forms. Below are five examples of nicotine products that could be worth trying if you’re thinking of quitting smoking. 

Patches

A nicotine patch sticks onto your skin like a plaster. Nicotine in the patch is then absorbed through the skin into the body. This can reduce withdrawal symptoms and make you less likely to give in to a cigarette. 

Nicotine patches release nicotine slowly throughout the day rather than in one hit like other nicotine products. They can be worn for hours at a time, but should be taken off when you go to bed. 

Pouches

Nicotine pouches are tiny pouches that you place in your mouth. They are designed to be placed between the lip and gum where they release nicotine into the mouth. 

Some of these pouches contain flavourings or sweeteners to make them taste more appealing. Some are even made from tobacco (however most are made from other plant fibres).

Gum

Chewing nicotine gum can be another effective way to beat your addiction to nicotine. This gum contains nicotine which is slowly released as you chew it. 

Like pouches, nicotine gum typically contains other flavourings to improve its taste. In fact, you’ll find all kinds of flavourings online. Nicotine gum can have side effects such as stomach aches and jaw ache, which you typically don’t get with pouches. This can put off some people from using it. 

Lozenges

You can also buy lozenges that contain nicotine. These are designed to be sucked on, allowing them to slowly release nicotine into the mouth. You are not supposed to chew or swallow them – instead simply sucking them until they dissolve away fully.

Lozenges often have flavourings to make them more appealing. That said, some people do not like the taste of them and prefer gum or pouches.

Mouth spray

Another nicotine product that you can try is a mouth spray. This comes in the form of a small spray bottle containing a nicotine-infused liquid that is sprayed onto the tongue. A single spray is all you need to give you the dose of nicotine necessary to fulfil your cravings.

Mouth spray offers the most instant results of any nicotine product. This can make it appealing to many smokers. However, its convenience can make it easier to abuse this product by constantly spraying it in one’s mouth throughout the day. This is also something that you need to consider so that you’re not overdoing the nicotine. 

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