What Are the Alternatives to Vaping?
Vaping can be a popular alternative for adult users or smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke. However, vapes might not be the right fit for every adult smoker looking to switch, and there are a variety of alternatives to e-cigarettes to explore.
Read on to discover some of the possible vape alternatives adult smokers may want to consider over continuing to smoke. Please note, the products explored below are all alternative options to continuing to smoke, for those adult smokers who may not find vaping a suitable alternative.
Heated Tobacco Compared to Vaping Alternatives
If you are an adult smoker looking to switch to a smoke-free product, and vape products aren’t for you, heated tobacco could be an option you may wish to explore. Heated tobacco typically differs from vaping because it heats real tobacco, rather than e-liquid. However, whether heated tobacco is the right alternative for adult smokers looking to switch to a smoke-free alternative, will depend on the individual, and the product in question. Take our tobacco heating device series IQOS ILUMA for example. Switching completely to IQOS ILUMA presents less risk to your health than continuing to smoke.*
Important information: IQOS ILUMA 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. See Important Information on IQOS.com.
IQOS ILUMA Smartcore Induction Technology heats tobacco instead of burning it to deliver the taste of real tobacco. Unlike cigarettes, IQOS ILUMA has no risk of burning others around you, pets, clothes, and furniture as there is no lit end. Moreover, IQOS ILUMA emits on average 95% lower levels of harmful chemicals compared to cigarettes.*
Important information: This does not necessarily equal a 95% reduction in risk. IQOS ILUMA is not risk-free.
* Reductions in levels of the 9 harmful chemicals the World Health Organization recommends to reduce in cigarette smoke, which do not include nicotine. See Important Information on IQOS.com.
Additionally, IQOS ILUMA provides real tobacco taste and satisfaction. The device is also small and compact, and is intuitive and easy to use. Simply insert a compatible TEREA tobacco stick into the device and wait for it to heat – either via the Autostart function or (if Autostart is disabled) by pressing the relevant button on the device. Find out more via our guide, How to Use IQOS.
Nicotine Pouches Compared to Vaping Alternatives
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 and other vaping alternatives like heated tobacco, 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 typically do not contain tobacco. They usually contain synthetic nicotine or nicotine salts, which are extracted from tobacco leaves, alongside a list of other possible ingredients like flavourings.
Why Choose Vaping Alternatives?
When exploring which vape alternatives could work for you, it’s also useful to understand the reasons why you’re looking for an alternative to vaping in the first place. As an adult smoker looking for smoke-free alternatives to switch to, you may have lost interest in vapes due to a few product-specific issues – which may not apply to all vapes on the market.
For example, if you found there was an inconsistency with the taste of your vape, there are some vapes that are built to prevent this. In fact, you can enjoy taste consistency every time with VEEV NOW – our disposable vape.
Another aspect you might want to avoid with vaping is the maintenance that can sometimes be required with rechargeable devices. This could include replacing the coil and cleaning the tank. With our pod based vape VEEV ONE, there’s no need to replace wick and coil. What’s more, with VEEV ONE there’s no cleaning needed, and no refilling needed either.
Whether you decide to switch from continued smoking to a vape, or a vape alternative, the product that’s best for you will depend on your circumstances. Just note that the best decision any adult smoker can make is to quit nicotine altogether.
Nicotine Replacement Therapies
Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRTs) are another range of nicotine products adult smokers may wish to consider. There are a number of different NRTs available, including sprays, patches, gums, and lozenges. Unlike vapes and vaping alternatives to continuing to smoke (including heated tobacco and nicotine pouches), NRTs are recognised smoking cessation aids.
The best decision any adult smoker can make is to quit tobacco and nicotine use altogether. However, for those who would continue to smoke, smoke-free products like vapes and other alternatives to vaping could be worth considering. 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?
Smoke-free products are not risk-free and provide nicotine, which is addictive. The best decision any adult smoker can make is to quit tobacco and nicotine use altogether. Smoke-free products are not alternatives to quitting and are not designed as cessation aids.
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