Comparison of effectiveness in smoking cessation using nicotine replacement therapy and electronic cigarettes
Nicotine, a potent psychoactive alkaloid found in tobacco leaves, is recognized for its high addictive potential, contributing to over 8 million deaths annually according to the World Health Organization. This article explores the complexities of nicotine addiction, highlighting its dual nature as...
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Nicotine, a potent psychoactive alkaloid found in tobacco leaves, is recognized for its high addictive potential, contributing to over 8 million deaths annually according to the World Health Organization. This article explores the complexities of nicotine addiction, highlighting its dual nature as both a learned behavior and a physical dependence. Despite approximately 70% of smokers expressing a desire to quit, achieving long-term cessation often requires multiple attempts, typically around six. Nicotine replacement therapy has been shown to enhance cessation success rates significantly, with various forms available, including skin patches, chewing gum, nasal and oral sprays, inhalers, lozenges, and tablets. Personalized dosing and combined pharmacotherapy with behavioral support are recommended for optimal outcomes. However, the rise of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as an alternative to traditional smoking has introduced new opportunities in smoking cessation efforts. While e-cigarettes are marketed as safer alternatives, their effectiveness in promoting long-term abstinence remains contentious, with studies indicating that they may aid short-term cessation but not necessarily improve long-term quitting rates. The impact of electronic cigarettes on smoking cessation also remains controversial, taking into consideration how little today's medicine does know about the long-term side effects of using e-cigarettes. This article emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach to treating nicotine addiction, combining pharmacotherapy with behavioral support, and highlights the need for further research to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of e-cigarettes as cessation tools.
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| spelling | doaj-art-d2e4b31f1a5d49b19102f3269721ebbf2025-02-12T08:26:17ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-02-013810.12775/QS.2025.38.57934Comparison of effectiveness in smoking cessation using nicotine replacement therapy and electronic cigarettesAdrianna Kopaczyńska0https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7422-2163Katarzyna Szafrańska1https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3403-034XSzymon Niemirka2https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0048-1602Aleksandra Janiak3https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9285-1173Kinga Dominiczak4https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9507-9813Łukasz Grądalski5https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6944-2013Filip Dębicki6https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6100-46604th Military Clinical Hospital in Wroclaw, Weigla 5, 53-114 Wroclaw, Poland 4th Military Clinical Hospital in Wroclaw, Weigla 5, 53-114 Wroclaw, Poland 4th Military Clinical Hospital in Wroclaw, Weigla 5, 53-114 Wroclaw, Poland 4th Military Clinical Hospital in Wroclaw, Weigla 5, 53-114 Wroclaw, Poland 4th Military Clinical Hospital in Wroclaw, Weigla 5, 53-114 Wroclaw, Poland 4th Military Clinical Hospital in Wroclaw, Weigla 5, 53-114 Wroclaw, Poland 4th Military Clinical Hospital in Wroclaw, Weigla 5, 53-114 Wroclaw, Poland Nicotine, a potent psychoactive alkaloid found in tobacco leaves, is recognized for its high addictive potential, contributing to over 8 million deaths annually according to the World Health Organization. This article explores the complexities of nicotine addiction, highlighting its dual nature as both a learned behavior and a physical dependence. Despite approximately 70% of smokers expressing a desire to quit, achieving long-term cessation often requires multiple attempts, typically around six. Nicotine replacement therapy has been shown to enhance cessation success rates significantly, with various forms available, including skin patches, chewing gum, nasal and oral sprays, inhalers, lozenges, and tablets. Personalized dosing and combined pharmacotherapy with behavioral support are recommended for optimal outcomes. However, the rise of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as an alternative to traditional smoking has introduced new opportunities in smoking cessation efforts. While e-cigarettes are marketed as safer alternatives, their effectiveness in promoting long-term abstinence remains contentious, with studies indicating that they may aid short-term cessation but not necessarily improve long-term quitting rates. The impact of electronic cigarettes on smoking cessation also remains controversial, taking into consideration how little today's medicine does know about the long-term side effects of using e-cigarettes. This article emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach to treating nicotine addiction, combining pharmacotherapy with behavioral support, and highlights the need for further research to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of e-cigarettes as cessation tools. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/57934Nicotine withdrawal syndromeNicotine replacement therapyElectronic cigarettes for smoking cessationSmoking cessation |
| spellingShingle | Adrianna Kopaczyńska Katarzyna Szafrańska Szymon Niemirka Aleksandra Janiak Kinga Dominiczak Łukasz Grądalski Filip Dębicki Comparison of effectiveness in smoking cessation using nicotine replacement therapy and electronic cigarettes Quality in Sport Nicotine withdrawal syndrome Nicotine replacement therapy Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation Smoking cessation |
| title | Comparison of effectiveness in smoking cessation using nicotine replacement therapy and electronic cigarettes |
| title_full | Comparison of effectiveness in smoking cessation using nicotine replacement therapy and electronic cigarettes |
| title_fullStr | Comparison of effectiveness in smoking cessation using nicotine replacement therapy and electronic cigarettes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparison of effectiveness in smoking cessation using nicotine replacement therapy and electronic cigarettes |
| title_short | Comparison of effectiveness in smoking cessation using nicotine replacement therapy and electronic cigarettes |
| title_sort | comparison of effectiveness in smoking cessation using nicotine replacement therapy and electronic cigarettes |
| topic | Nicotine withdrawal syndrome Nicotine replacement therapy Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation Smoking cessation |
| url | https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/57934 |
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