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Quit Vaping: Why It Is Hard and What Helps
Vapes can deliver as much nicotine as cigarettes, which makes stopping hard. The CDC warns against vaping for young people and during pregnancy. Free text programs, a quitline and a clinician can help, and a plan for triggers matters. No supplement or detox product is proven to help you stop.
Written by the PureLung label deskUpdated · 5 min read
Why vaping is hard to stop
Many vape pods carry high nicotine levels, and the device is always at hand. Nicotine is addictive, and young brains are especially sensitive to it (CDC, About E-Cigarettes). Because use can be frequent and quiet, many people lose track of how much they take, and cravings feel intense when they stop.
What the CDC says
The CDC notes that e-cigarettes can contain harmful substances beyond nicotine, that they are not safe for youth, young adults or pregnant women, and that they are not approved as a way to quit smoking. For an adult who smokes, switching fully to vaping may lower exposure to some toxins, but the long-term effects are not known (CDC, About E-Cigarettes).
Free help to use
Text a quit program made for vaping through Smokefree.gov, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or ask a clinician about options (Smokefree.gov, Quit Smoking or Vaping). Many programs offer help tailored to teens and young adults, with texts that arrive at the times you need support.
If a teen vapes, listen first, avoid threats and connect them with a clinician or a teen program. Treat it as a health issue.
A plan for the first weeks
Set a quit date and tell someone. Cut down the places you vape, then remove the device. Plan substitutes for the hand-to-mouth habit, such as gum, a stress ball or a toothpick. Expect irritability, trouble sleeping and strong cravings that fade with time. Keep the plan simple, because a long list of rules is easy to drop on a bad day, and a short one is easy to restart.
Triggers and replacements
List the moments you reach for the vape and pair each with a response.
| Trigger | Response |
|---|---|
| After a meal | Brush teeth or take a short walk |
| Stress | Slow breathing for two minutes |
| Boredom | Text a friend or play a game |
| Social settings | Hold a drink or step outside to talk |
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See packsCough and chest tightness
A cough after vaping can ease within weeks of quitting, but a cough that lasts, chest pain, fever or trouble breathing needs a clinician. Do not treat these with a detox product, which has no evidence (ALA, Can You Detox Your Lungs?).
What does the PureLung label say?
The label shows 60 capsules, a serving of 2 and a 600 mg Proprietary Blend of eleven names with no single amount; it names no disease.
| Item | As printed |
|---|---|
| Form and count | Capsules, 60 per bottle; serving size 2 capsules; 30 servings |
| Blend per serving | Proprietary Blend, 600 mg: eleven names, no single amount printed |
| Inactive | Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate, Silica Dioxide |
| Distributor | MJO, Sheridan, WY 82801 |
Where PureLung fits
It does not. The label names no quit claim, and a capsule is not an aid to stopping. For a longer guide see the quit help guide.
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FAQ01
PureLung questions people ask
Is vaping safe?
It is not risk free, and the CDC advises against it for young people.
Can I quit cold turkey?
Some do. Help raises the odds.
Do nicotine patches help vapers?
A clinician can advise.
Do detox kits remove nicotine?
No. Nicotine leaves the body by itself.
Where can teens get help?
Smokefree.gov and a pediatric clinician.
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