Our Stop Smoking Aids
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
- One of the main reason people find it hard to quit smoking is because of the
addiction to nicotine, a substance in tobacco. - NRT provides your body with a low, controlled dose of nicotine without the
dangerous chemicals found in cigarettes. This helps to reduce unpleasant withdrawal
symptoms such as cravings and irritability when you stop smoking. - There are several products for you to choose from. Using two different types of NRT
(usually the patch and one of the oral products) is often advised. For example, some
people use nicotine patches and an inhalator. The patches give them a slow release
of nicotine, and the inhalator gives them something to do with their hands.
Nicotine Patch
- Provides a steady dose of nicotine throughout the day.
- Nicotine Gum and Lozenges: Helps manage cravings by releasing nicotine gradually and is
absorbed through your mouth
Nicotine Mouth Spray
- Delivers fast relief from cravings by being absorbed quickly through
the lining of the mouth
Nicotine Inhalator
- Allows you to mimic the hand-to-mouth action of smoking while
delivering nicotine through the lining of the mouth
E-cigarette (Vapes)
- An e-cigarette is a device that allows you to inhale nicotine in a vapour rather than smoke.
- E-cigarettes do not burn tobacco and do not produce tar or carbon monoxide, two of the
most damaging elements in tobacco smoke. - They work by heating a liquid (called an e-liquid) that contain nicotine, propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine, and flavourings.
- Using an e-cigarette is known as vaping.
Once you have worked with your health coach to set a quit date you can discuss with them
which of our stop smoking products you would like to use.