Tips for Going Out When You’re Trying Not to Smoke
Many people find that going out and socializing with friends may trigger the urge to smoke. While on a quitting tobacco journey, it may be tough to break the habit of lighting up a cigarette with friends. Knowing how to not feed the urge to smoke in social gatherings can be extremely useful and good […]
What Are Cigarettes?
A cigarette is a cylindrical roll of fine chopped tobacco leaves that are wrapped in paper and then smoked. Cigarettes are designed to be smoked at one end, while the other end is lit. Many cigarettes have filters which trap some of the smoked chemicals, however the filters do not trap all of the chemicals […]
Community Partners Invited to Participate in Minnesota’s JUUL Settlement Input Process
The state of Minnesota has agreed to sue JUUL Labs inc for breaching its duty of reasonable care, and creating a public nuisance. The complaint also mentioned that JUUL sold unsafe nicotine products as a safe alternative. These products had higher addictive doses of nicotine than commercial tobacco products. JUUL also developed products that appealed […]
How to Stop Thinking About Smoking
Quitting smoking can be a great challenge for many smokers. Some people associate smoking with good memories, social gatherings, comfort, entertainment, and companionship. Smokers may sometimes want to quit but relate quitting smoking to pain, misery or sacrifice. These conflicting thoughts and ideas can make quitting smoking even more difficult. At a Glance Thinking about […]
Is the Nicotine Patch a Good Way to Stop Smoking?
Many smokers have chosen to use the nicotine patch in helping with quitting tobacco. Research has shown that using Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and other forms of NRT can help smokers quit by up to 50%-60%. People are realizing the health risks associated with using nicotine, and they are looking for ways to quit. For […]