These days teens are facing another highly addictive habit directly targeted to the teen and young adult demographic which is harming the health of the millennials and Gen Z among future generations. The vaping epidemic among the youth poses a great threat, causing mass amounts of hospitalizations tying types of lung-related diseases and illnesses to vaping products containing nicotine. Nicotine is a highly addictive and toxic substance that can raise your blood pressure, increases the chances of a heart attack. As well vape products can contain ultrafine particles and flavorants that have been linked to serious lung disease and popcorn lung. In order to stop the spread of vaping further, we must continue to educate the youth and spread the knowledge of the incredibly harmful effects of vaping to successfully put an end to this issue. Here are four ways to help prepare one to quit vaping and encourage a much more healthy and safe lifestyle.

Rid yourself of vape

An extremely important step in quitting is getting rid of all vape products and or temptations you have around you as the process will be much easier if it is out of sight and out of mind. For the best result, purging yourself of vape products will allow for a no temptation-free zone until the cravings pass.

Stock up on products

In order to quit vaping, most vape users must satisfy an oral fixation that their nicotine device supplied them with. Some of the best options include gum, candies and toothpicks that will help those who used to use nicotine. Find flavors of gum similar to the vape products used in order to kill the urge to vape.

Physical Activity 

One highly recommended way to distract yourself from the cravings of nicotine is to exercise, according to Dr. Hays who suggests physical activity can replace the endorphins that were lost when one quits nicotine. 

Ask for Help

Quitting vaping is primarily considered a mental struggle over physical, meaning enlisting people around to help kick the addiction is most definitely beneficial. See professional help or seek guidance from loved ones serving as a support system. Doing research of your own, whether it be online or at the doctor, will serve as an important tool in quitting also. 

As simple and easy it may seem written out, vaping in most times is a serious addiction that takes time and persistence to overcome. Nicotine withdrawal is known to decrease over a period of 3-4 weeks and is considered to be just as challenging as quitting smoking cigarettes, proving to be difficult for most to put an end to their addiction. However, with time and effort, referring back to these steps as well as researching on your own, quitting vaping is very possible and a start to a much happier and healthier lifestyle that we must continue to push for in order to rid ourselves of the vaping epidemic.