Quitting Smoking and Vaping: Beyond Nicotine

Quitting Smoking and Vaping: Beyond Nicotine

Quitting smoking and vaping is often described as a matter of willpower. The usual advice is simple: stop buying cigarettes, put down the vape, and resist the urge to use nicotine.  Yet anyone who has tried to quit knows that breaking the habit is rarely that straightforward. Nicotine dependence affects the brain, influences daily routines, and becomes intertwined with emotions, social relationships, and personal identity. This is why quitting s…