Smoking nicotine is harmful and causes cravings and withdrawal effects. The best thing a person can do to improve their mental and physical health is to Quit Smoking. There are medical treatments to help addiction and a Quit Plan with tips and strategies to overcome cravings is also helpful. There is a focus on collaboration with each person to choose an individual course of treatment that takes into account their motivation to quit or to manage their nicotine dependence.
Authorised Prescribers are required to provide nicotine prescriptions for vaping for those who have already tried other methods to support quitting, but are still struggling with nicotine addiction. Vaping is considered a less harmful method of using nicotine than smoking cigarettes.
