3 important things to know about quitting nicotine during times of stress

Nicotine addiction – whether through smoking, vaping, or another tobacco product – can increase stress levels, and quitting nicotine can improve mental health. Stress can present challenges for people who want to quit nicotine, but these challenges are manageable, especially if you know the facts about nicotine and stress. Here are three important things to keep in mind about quitting nicotine during times of stress.

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A breath of fresh air: The immediate benefits of quitting smoking or vaping nicotine

Quitting smoking has countless short- and long-term health benefits, some of which start to impact the body almost immediately after putting down a cigarette. Quitting smoking has also been associated with reduced depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as improved positive mood and quality of life compared with continuing to smoke. While decades of research have provided a clear picture of how quitting smoking improves physical and mental health, research on quitting e-cigarettes is still emerging. Here’s what we know about the short- and long-term health effects of quitting smoking or vaping nicotine, and what resources are available to help.

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This week in tobacco policy news

Oregon – The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that a law prohibiting e-cigarette makers from marketing their products with colorful packaging violates the state constitution's free speech protections. Since 2015, Oregon law has prohibited inhalant delivery systems, commonly called vape pens, from being marketed with “flashy packaging” – banning the use of mascots, cartoons, celebrity endorsements and even certain descriptive phrases including “lit,” “fire,” “poppin,’” and “spiked.” Division Vapor owner Paul Bates sued in 2021 – saying the labels were a form of free speech – and while he lost the first round of litigation in Multnomah County Circuit Court, appellate judges disagreed and overturned the law entirely. A spokesperson for the Oregon Health Authority said the agency is still deciding whether to appeal.
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