The iQuit guide library
Quit smoking guides, science and motivation
Practical, research-backed articles for every stage of quitting, from choosing a method and planning your quit day to handling cravings and staying smoke-free.
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NRT Success Rates 2026: What Patches and Gum Really Do
Cochrane’s data shows NRT raises quit odds by 50-60% (RR 1.55). See real per-product numbers for patches, gum, sprays and what “doubles…
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Quit Genius (Pelago) Review 2026: Can You Even Use It?
Quit Genius is now Pelago, an employer/health-plan benefit, not a consumer app. Who can sign up, what it costs, and free alternatives…
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How to Be Around Smokers Without Smoking Again
You can’t control who smokes around you, but you can plan your response. Here’s how to get through work drinks, family events,…
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Are Light Cigarettes Safer Than Regular Cigarettes?
Are light cigarettes safer? No. Here is the NCI and FTC evidence on ventilation holes, compensatory smoking, and why “light” labels were…
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Does Nicotine Raise Blood Pressure? What Studies Show
Nicotine raises blood pressure within minutes via any delivery method. See what NRT trials, vaping studies and cardiology research actually show.
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Quit Smoking App Australia: Quitline, NRT and Savings
Quit smoking app Australia guide: what Quitline offers free, NRT subsidy, 2026 vaping rules, and how to track savings in AUD alongside…
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Stop Smoking Before Knee or Hip Replacement: How Long?
Surgeons ask smokers to quit before joint replacement for a real reason. See the actual timeline, infection risk data, and what to…
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How to Quit Zyn Cold Turkey: Your First Week (2026)
How to quit Zyn cold turkey: an hour-by-hour plan for the first week, what to do with leftover cans, oral-habit substitutes, and…
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Youth Vaping Statistics 2026: Teen Use and Quit Data
2026 youth vaping statistics: US NYTS and UK ASH survey data on teen e-cigarette use, the 2019 peak, device types, and what…
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Zyn vs Velo vs on!: Pouch Strength, Cost and Quitting
Zyn vs Velo vs on! compared: nicotine strengths, formats, and which brands actually hold FDA marketing authorization, sourced from FDA and Truth…
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Quit Smoking Affirmations and Mantras That Actually Help
Do affirmations actually work for quitting? Here’s what a large randomized trial found, plus scripted mantras for cravings, social pressure, and slips.
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Is Nicotine a Stimulant or a Depressant? Both, Explained
Is nicotine a stimulant or a depressant? Both. The biphasic pharmacology, receptor mechanism and why cigarettes feel calming when they are not.
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