'I'm a psychiatrist and this is how I help my patients quit vaping'
A psychiatrist shares methods to help patients quit vaping, including awareness, gradual reduction, and the supplement N-acetyl cysteine.Summary
The article discusses the rising rates of vaping in the UK, surpassing traditional smoking for the first time, and the associated health concerns despite being considered less harmful than cigarettes. US psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen outlines his approach to helping patients quit vaping, emphasizing self-awareness of the habit's frequency and a gradual reduction of five percent daily. He also recommends N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), a readily available supplement, to reduce cravings. While the NHS acknowledges vaping as a less harmful alternative to smoking, it stresses the importance of eventually stopping vaping altogether and warns against its use by children and non-smokers. Scientists express concerns about the potential long-term effects of vaping, particularly on young people's cardiovascular health and brain development, fearing a new 'tobacco epidemic'.
(Source：The Mirror)
