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Can Vaping Help You Quit Smoking? The Real Story

Considering vaping to quit smoking? Learn what research says about e-cigarettes, dual use, and how to protect your long-term health.

Cutting back on cigarettes is a big step. But switching to vaping isn’t always the solution you deserve.

What the Research Shows

  • E-cigarettes can help with quitting, better than some traditional methods (for up to six months)

  • Most young adults (18-34) end up using both cigarettes and e-cigs (“dual use”)

Why Dual Use Is Risky

  • Using both increases your risk, especially for vascular damage

  • Most dual users relapse or continue both habits

What’s Next for Your Health?

  • Celebrate your progress, cutting back matters

  • Aim to quit both cigarettes and vaping for the best health outcomes

  • Your provider’s role: to support, educate, and help you plan your next step

You deserve a life free from tobacco and nicotine. Let’s take the next step together.

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