Nicotine addiction comes in many forms, as the addictive agent is found not only in cigarettes, but also in vaping. Added to this is a relatively new player: nicotine pouches. Nicotine pouches are small tea bags that are placed between the gum and lip.
They are different from chewing tobacco, which requires constant spitting. Nicotine pouches are popular, especially among athletes and professionals who want to stay awake for a long time. “We see a very significant phenomenon on the horizon,” warns Alexandre Chagnon, a pharmacist and official spokesperson for the “I Quit, I Win Challenge.
” According to Chagnon, the tobacco industry has developed a new, more fashionable way “to find disciples for nicotine addiction.” He points out that medications and tools are also available for people addicted to nicotine pouches. Although this product is gaining popularity, the majority of the population struggling with nicotine addiction consumes it in the form of cigarettes or vaping.
According to the most recent data from the Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ), the proportion of Quebecers who smoke cigarettes is tending to decrease. It is estimated that approximately 11 per cent of the population still smokes cigarettes. The majority of them would like to quit smoking, mainly to prevent health effects, be fitter and save money.
Over the past 25 years, more than 532,000 people have successfully quit smoking cigarettes thanks to the “I Quit, I Win Challenge,” which.
