Is there a healthier alternative to cigarettes?

There is no such thing as a healthy tobacco product. Many non-cigarette alternatives are often marketed as healthier alternatives to smoking, but tobacco is harmful to your oral health and overall health. Quitting is the only way to decrease your risk of tobacco-related health problems.

Which smoking cessation product is available over the counter?

OTC nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is available in dosage formulations that include gum, patches, and lozenges (Table 2). The newest product on the market is Nicorette Mini Lozenges (GlaxoSmithKline).

What can you smoke that doesn’t have nicotine?

Green Tea Cigarettes Are Now a Thing

• The thing: Billy55 is a new company that has created a cigarette made purely of green tea—with no nicotine.
• The hype: Green tea cigarettes are part of a three-step, 90-day smoking cessation method developed by Tutulugdzija.

How to stop dipping and chewing tobacco?

So you have enough time to get the medicine, make an appointment well in advance of your quit date. If you decide to use a prescription medication, start taking it 1 or 2 weeks before you quit. Stop chewing tobacco on quit day. When quit day finally arrives, gather up all your willpower and force yourself to stop dipping.

Should I switch from smoking to other tobacco products?

Don’t switch to other tobacco products like cigarettes or cigars! In fact, if you already smoke, this is a good time to quit smoking. That way you can get over all your nicotine addiction at once.

Can over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) help me quit smoking?

While the FDA has NOT approved the use of nicotine replacement therapy to help people quit smokeless tobacco, over-the-counter NRT products have few side effects and may help you quit. If you enjoy the feeling of having something in your mouth, then it may help you to use nicotine gum or lozenges, which are most similar to smokeless tobacco.

Are there any medications to help me quit smokeless tobacco?

Refer to Medications for additional information. While Bupropion (Zyban®) and Varenicline (Chantix®) have been shown to help people quit smoking, the research is limited as to their value in quitting smokeless tobacco. However, some people have found these medications to be helpful in quitting smokeless tobacco.