What Are the Alternatives to Vaping?

Vaping can be a popular alternative to continued smoking. However, vapes might not be the right fit for every adult smoker looking to switch over. 

Read on to explore some of the UK’s vape alternatives adult smokers may consider over continuing to smoke. 

Heated Tobacco as an Alternative to Vaping

If you are an adult smoker who isn’t interested in vaping, heated tobacco devices could be  a suitable alternative to vaping. Heated tobacco differs from vaping because it heats real tobacco, rather than e-liquid. By heating the tobacco instead of burning it, this process does not rely on combustion like cigarettes do. However, exactly how heated tobacco devices operate should be substantiated on a product-by-product basis.

IQOS heated tobacco products may be suitable for adult smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke. Switching completely to IQOS is a better choice to your health than smoking.*

Important information: IQOS is not risk-free and provides nicotine, which is addictive.

* Based on the totality of evidence available for IQOS in comparison with continuing to smoke.

Some heated tobacco devices, like the IQOS ORIGINALS, have a similar user functionality to some vapes (including cartridge and tank based systems). Both devices may also have insertion points for either e-liquid or a heated tobacco stick. 

Smoke-free products are not alternatives to quitting and are not designed as cessation aids. Smoke-free products are not risk-free and typically provide nicotine, which is addictive. 

Without a doubt, the best decision any adult smoker can make is to quit tobacco and nicotine use altogether. However, for those who would otherwise continue to smoke, there are a range of other potentially suitable alternatives. 

Nicotine Patches and Gums

Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRTs) are another option for those adult smokers who are looking to switch, and want another alternative to vaping. There are a number of different NRTs available, including sprays, inhalers, and lozenges. The most widely used NRTs are patches and gums. 

Nicotine patches release nicotine into the bloodstream via skin absorption. Adult users can wear them for 16 or 24 hours at a time. Nicotine pouches are often available in a range of nicotine strengths.

Nicotine Pouches

Nicotine pouches are a relatively recent development in the UK market compared to other smoking and vaping alternatives. 

When it comes to nicotine pouches vs vaping, one of the main differences is the way they are used. Nicotine pouches are typically placed underneath the top lip. They will usually release nicotine over the course of an hour before they can be disposed of, although this may vary depending on the individual product.

Unlike heated tobacco, nicotine pouches do not contain tobacco. They usually contain synthetic nicotine or nicotine salts, which are extracted from tobacco leaves. Nicotine patches may come in varying nicotine strengths to meet individual preferences. 

The products explored in this article are common alternatives to continued smoking other than vaping. Find out more about heated tobacco and vaping, and which option could be right for you, through our guide, ‘Heated Tobacco vs Vaping: Which is Right for You?

This article is for general information and educational purposes. Some of the information in this article is based on external, third-party sources and we make no representations or warranties of any kind regarding the accuracy, validity or completeness of such information. 

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