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There is also a list of [[:Category:FAQ Question|'''FAQ Questions''']] that may be interesting. And a [[:Category:FAQ list|'''lists of FAQ questions from various other organizations''']], | There is also a list of [[:Category:FAQ Question|'''FAQ Questions''']] that may be interesting. And a [[:Category:FAQ list|'''lists of FAQ questions from various other organizations''']], | ||
There is this list of categories: '''[[Guide to Main Categories]]''', find your local vaping organisation '''[[Links|List of orgs]]''' | There is this list of categories: '''[[Guide to Main Categories]]''', find your local vaping organisation '''[[Links|List of orgs]] (please try to join if you can, donate if possible, consumers need to be heard)''' | ||
= What is this? = <!--T:6--> | = What is this? = <!--T:6--> | ||
This [[Wiki]] has been assembled by a team of keen volunteers, free of [[Special:MyLanguage/funding|funding]] from any industry (tobacco or otherwise) source. If you would like to contribute to the expansion and evolution of this resource, please see the how to contribute section below. Remember: respected sources only please. | This [[Wiki]] has been assembled by a team of keen volunteers, free of [[Special:MyLanguage/funding|funding]] from any industry/NGO (tobacco or otherwise) source. If you would like to contribute to the expansion and evolution of this resource, please see the how to contribute section below. Remember: respected sources only please. | ||
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We are looking for volunteers to translate the wiki into different languages, please sign up for an account if you can help. We can be contacted at the email below, please include your username when contacting us. | We are looking for volunteers to translate the wiki into different languages, please sign up for an account if you can help. We can be contacted at the email below, please include your username when contacting us, thanks. | ||
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Links here for debunking myths [[Special:MyLanguage/Myth Busting|Myth Busting]] provides links to | Links here for debunking myths [[Special:MyLanguage/Myth Busting|Myth Busting]] provides links to information on anti nicotine claims and how to correct them. | ||
'''[[Special:MyLanguage/Quit Aid|Quit Aid]]''' | '''[[Special:MyLanguage/Quit Aid|Quit Aid]]''' | ||
The most frequently-used method to quit tobacco is 'cold turkey', i.e. unaided, but this has a greater failure rate than perhaps all others. It is very difficult to attribute a precise figure towards popular quit methods such as [[Special:MyLanguage/NRT|NRT]], [[Special:MyLanguage/Varenicline|Varenicline]] (various trade names), Allen Carr, hypnotherapy, [[Special:MyLanguage/snus|snus]] etc., as the usual medical standard of proof, the [[wikipedia:Randomized controlled trial| Randomised Controlled Trial]], doesn't really cover certain options such as [[Special:MyLanguage/e-cigarettes|e-cigarettes]] adequately (as choices of all various combinations of flavour choice, nicotine strength, and device type are impossible to include). However, [https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa1808779 a recent RCT] demonstrated that e-cigarettes were twice as effective as NRT for cessation ( | The most frequently-used method to quit tobacco is 'cold turkey', i.e. unaided, but this has a greater failure rate than perhaps all others. It is very difficult to attribute a precise figure towards popular quit methods such as [[Special:MyLanguage/NRT|NRT]], [[Special:MyLanguage/Varenicline|Varenicline]] (various trade names), Allen Carr, hypnotherapy, [[Special:MyLanguage/snus|snus]] etc., as the usual medical standard of proof, the [[wikipedia:Randomized controlled trial| Randomised Controlled Trial]], doesn't really cover certain options such as [[Special:MyLanguage/e-cigarettes|e-cigarettes]] adequately (as choices of all various combinations of flavour choice, nicotine strength, and device type are impossible to include). However, [https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa1808779 a recent RCT]demonstrated that e-cigarettes were twice as effective as NRT for cessation (likely an underestimate of real world results). | ||
For example; who knew the [[Special:MyLanguage/Pez dispenser|Pez dispenser]] was initially supposed to be a quit aid? | |||
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'''[[Special:MyLanguage/Health Improvements|Health Improvements]]''' Virtually everyone who used a safer nicotine product to quit cigarettes completely experiences profound improvement in their health, e.g. improved breathing and cardiovascular benefits. This is possibly due to totally removing the previous inhalation of carbon monoxide from the tobacco cigarette. [[Special:MyLanguage/Asthma|Asthma]] and [[Special:MyLanguage/Copd|COPD]] patients have shown great recovery, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Health Improvements|Health Improvements]] | '''[[Special:MyLanguage/Health Improvements|Health Improvements]]''' Virtually everyone who used a safer nicotine product to quit cigarettes completely experiences profound improvement in their health, e.g. improved breathing and cardiovascular benefits. This is possibly due to totally removing the previous inhalation of carbon monoxide from the tobacco cigarette. [[Special:MyLanguage/Asthma|Asthma]] and [[Special:MyLanguage/Copd|COPD]] patients have shown great recovery, see [[Special:MyLanguage/Health Improvements|Health Improvements]] | ||
'''[https://safernicotine.wiki/mediawiki/index.php/Nicotine_/_THR_-_Statements_from_Organizations Commentary from respected sources]''' Many governments around the world recognise that Safer Nicotine Products offer benefits, along with respected organisations such as [[Special:MyLanguage/Public Health England|Public Health England]], [[Special:MyLanguage/Royal College of Physicians|Royal College of Physicians]], [[Special:MyLanguage/Cochrane|Cochrane]], and [[Special:MyLanguage/NASEM|NASEM]] (US). See Also: '''[ | '''[https://safernicotine.wiki/mediawiki/index.php/Nicotine_/_THR_-_Statements_from_Organizations Commentary from respected sources]''' Many governments around the world recognise that Safer Nicotine Products offer benefits, along with respected organisations such as [[Special:MyLanguage/Public Health England|Public Health England]], [[Special:MyLanguage/Royal College of Physicians|Royal College of Physicians]], [[Special:MyLanguage/Cochrane|Cochrane]], and [[Special:MyLanguage/NASEM|NASEM]] (US). | ||
See Also: '''[[snw:index.php/Nicotine_/_THR_-_Statements_from_Experts|Commentary from experts]]''' | |||
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'''[[Special:MyLanguage/Cost Savings|Cost Savings]]''' | '''[[Special:MyLanguage/Cost Savings|Cost Savings]]''' | ||
Vast savings are experienced; this is quite underappreciated by some members of the general public. It would be a gross underestimate to state that a 50% reduction in spending would be experienced by anyone who completely switches. For some users who make their own liquids and manufacture their own coils, costs can be less than 1% of what they would have incurred | |||
Vast savings are experienced; this is quite underappreciated by some members of the general public. It would be a gross underestimate to state that a 50% reduction in spending would be experienced by anyone who completely switches. For some users who make their own liquids and manufacture their own coils, costs can be less than 1% of what they would have incurred with smoking. | |||
==== Our [[DIY]] page lists details and has links to important safety information, particularly for those new to making their own liquid. It also provides basic information on safe operation of vaping devices. ====<!--T:12--> | ==== Our [[DIY]] page lists details and has links to important safety information, particularly for those new to making their own liquid. It also provides basic information on safe operation of vaping devices including ohm's law. ====<!--T:12--> | ||
Don't forget the list of [[Special:AllPages|'''List of all pages''']] if you can't find what you are looking for, try the [[Special:Search|'''Search page''']] | Don't forget the list of [[Special:AllPages|'''List of all pages''']] if you can't find what you are looking for, try the [[Special:Search|'''Search page''']]. | ||
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