For people quitting nicotine, on-screen tobacco use can put a quit attempt at risk

Research shows that on-screen tobacco imagery may hinder quit attempts for people of all ages. Coping with nicotine cravings is one of the biggest challenges for people quitting nicotine, and according to posts from the EX Community, the largest online social platform for people quitting nicotine, smoking in TV and movies is a common trigger that has the potential to lead to relapse.

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Why the “cold turkey” method of quitting vaping or smoking doesn’t work – and what does

Whether someone is quitting smoking, vaping, or any other tobacco product, quitting nicotine is difficult. It’s especially hard to quit “cold turkey” – meaning to stop abruptly without any support or nicotine replacement medications. Access to a network of support – such as counselling, nicotine replacement therapy such as nicotine gum or patches, digital tools, or encouragement from friends or family, can make all the difference. Nobody should have to “white knuckle” through quitting nicotine - here are some proven-effective alternatives backed by science.

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This week in tobacco policy news

Bourne, Massachusetts: The Board of Health enacted regulations prohibiting the sale of nicotine pouches with more than 6 mg of nicotine.
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Columbia Heights, Minnesota: The city council passed an ordinance to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products and phase out tobacco licenses. The ordinance also eliminates price discounting, restricts coupon use, sets minimum package sizes, increases penalties for sales violations, removes purchase/use/possession penalties, and formally defines 'accessory tobacco retailers'.
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