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While estimates vary, for people who are motivated to quit smoking and who receive the most effective treatmentincluding medication and counselingabout 30 percent, maybe more, are able to stop, says Richard Saitz, a professor of community health sciences at the Boston University School of Public Health and a professor of medicine at the BU School of Medicine who is an expert on addiction
Youth use of any tobacco product is unsafe, and outreach strategies must not inadvertently make it seem like e-cigarettes are okay for youth to use. For current smokers looking to quit, researchers first suggest using FDA-approved medications and/or tobacco treatment counseling to kick the habit
To remain licensed, retailers must comply with state laws on tobacco taxes, advertising restrictions, and sales to minors
Refillable tanks should be emptied before flying to prevent leaks caused by cabin pressure changes