Switching to vaping doesn't help smokers give up nicotine: ExpertDecember 24, 2019 - 17:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Smokers who switch to e-cigarettes often stay hooked on nicotine and fail to quit the addiction altogether, an expert has warned, according to the Mail Online. Consultant psychiatrist Adam Winstock said people can take up vaping as a 'substitute' for tobacco and need more help to beat their nicotine habit. The professor at University College London called for vapers to be given the same support as smokers who turn to the NHS to help quit cigarettes. He added that while vaping is less damaging to health, smokers should try to quit both rather than simply moving to e-cigarettes. "While most other forms of nicotine replacement were designed as a transition from using nicotine to not using nicotine, for some people vaping simply becomes a substitute," said Professor Winstock. He warned that vapers may end up taking in higher levels of nicotine as more is delivered to users with this method. "There isn't that same easy way of knowing how many vapes you've had a day compared to cigarettes," said the professor. "I think there will be some people who will continue, and possibly escalate, their nicotine dependence. "Is that a problem? It's better than smoking. But people who switch should have at the back of their mind that their transition to vaping should be considered temporary, anywhere from a month to six months." Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |