A to Z of Stopping Smoking

Electronic cigarettes are a form Nicotine Replacement Therapy. Electronic cigarettes are devices that you put in your mouth and allow you to inhale vapour containing nicotine. The vapour is absorbed through your throat and mouth, and takes in nicotine more slowly than a cigarette. It isn't really a cigarette in the usual sense and a lot of e-cigarette users prefer the term 'vaping' to 'smoking'. Importantly, e-cigarettes get the nicotine into your system in a safer way, unlike smoking, because you are not inhaling smoke and toxic substances.

1. They are probably safe, but there has been very little testing so stick to major brands.

2. Join the online community of e-cigarette users to share tips and advice.

3. Do a couple of quick puffs on the e-cigarrette to heat up the element before taking a longer puff.