Compare Your Options for Safer Nicotine Use

Your current nicotine product shapes what options may work best for you.

If You Smoke Cigarettes:

• Switching completely to a lower-risk product (like nicotine pouches, gum, or vaping) may significantly reduce your health risks.

• Avoid using both cigarettes and another product — dual use does not reduce harm.

• Consider combining behavioral support with medication (e.g., quitline + nicotine patch).

If You Vape:

• Vaping is less harmful than smoking, but not risk-free.

• Avoid reverting to cigarettes — even occasional use increases harm.

• If you want to quit: set a clear plan, track usage, and seek support.

If You Use Nicotine Pouches or Other Smokeless Products:

• These products carry lower risk than smoking, especially if you don’t combine them with cigarettes.

• Watch for triggers that might lead you back to smoking or vaping.

• Consider tapering use over time if your goal is to quit nicotine entirely.