Jessica Tyson
09/05/2025 • 5 min read
If you're thinking about stopping smoking, chances are you've considered vaping.
But does vaping really work as an alternative to smoking – or is it just another habit?
In this article, we explore the research behind vaping helping to reduce your reliance on cigarrettes and look at which products are best suited for smokers trying to stop.
✔ The NHS officially lists vaping as one of the most effective tools to stop smoking.
✔ According to Public Health England (now OHID), vaping is at least 95% less harmful than smoking.
✔ According to the NHS, smokers who use e-cigarettes are twice as likely to quit compared to those using nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).
📌 Vaping delivers nicotine without the harmful tar and carbon monoxide found in cigarettes.
✔ Satisfies hand-to-mouth habit – mimics the behavioural side of smoking.
✔ Controls nicotine intake – you can choose strength and taper down gradually.
✔ Customisable flavours – helps reduce the psychological craving for tobacco as suggested in the National Library of Medicine.
Designed for straightforward operation, making it highly accessible for beginners.
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Delivers exceptional flavour fidelity to satiate nicotine cravings when stopping smoking.
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Nicotine salts deliver fast-acting nicotine with a smooth throat hit – ideal for new vapers.
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UK Study (2023 – Cochrane Review)
✔ Vaping was more effective than nicotine gum, patches, and lozenges in helping people quit (2023 – Cochrane Review)
UK Stop Smoking Services
✔ Thousands of smokers in the UK have successfully quit using vape kits in combination with behavioural support.
✔ In 2022, over 68% of smokers who used e-cigarettes with NHS help successfully quit – compared to 44% with NRT alone.
For more information, visit the NHS portal.
✔ Start with a strong enough nicotine strength (usually 20mg for heavy smokers)
✔ Stick with it – don’t panic if it feels different at first
✔ Experiment with flavours – find something enjoyable
✔ Use trusted, TPD-compliant products from reputable UK retailers like FREESMO
Yes – vaping is recognised by UK health authorities and national health resources such as the NHS, the National Library of Medicine, and ASH as an effective and less harmful alternative that can help you on your journey to reduce your reliance on cigarettes.
If you're ready to make the switch, take out smoke-free questionnaire to explore how FREESMO can help with your smoking transition with it’s full range of beginner kits, nicotine salts and tobacco-inspired flavours.
