Scientists say the evidence is clear: E-cigarettes beat patches and gum in helping smokers quit

Scientists say the evidence is clear: E-cigarettes beat patches and gum in helping smokers quit

Nicotine e-cigarettes may be one of the most effective tools yet for quitting smoking, according to a sweeping review of global research. By analyzing findings from 14 major reviews spanning nearly a decade, researchers found consistent, high-quality evidence showing that nicotine vapes outperform traditional methods like patches, gum, and even behavioral support. While some lower-quality studies produced mixed results, the strongest data clearl…

Want to Quit Smoking Forever? Nicotine Vapes Outperform Traditional Aids - Commonwealth Union

A new study led by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows that nicotine e-cigarettes can help adults quit smoking. This conclusion comes after reviewing nearly ten years of research and comparing results from many studies. The research, published in the journal Addiction, looked at 14 systematic reviews, which together covered 109 individual studies done between 2014 and 2023. The authors also examined 21 different meta-ana…

E-cigarettes rated most effective smoking cessation method by new evidence review

A new overview of the best available evidence worldwide for smoking cessation has found that nicotine‑containing e‑cigarettes appear to be more effective for smoking cessation than other interventions such as nicotine replacement therapy (nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, etc.) e-cigarettes with no nicotine, and behavioural support. This ‘overview’ of systematic reviews summarises existing evidence from several systematic reviews and makes the fi…

Nicotine Vapes Outperform Patches and Gum for Quitters

A major overview of 14 systematic reviews confirms that nicotine e-cigarettes are more effective for quitting smoking than patches, gum, or behavioral support. Researchers say the evidence is now "clear and consistent."