Quitting smoking is one of the best steps you can take to stay healthy for longer. It’s also something you may want to do now that cigarettes are becoming harder to use and more expensive to find.
Ocean City’s famous beaches have banned smoking since 2018, and more of the city’s public spaces now do the same. Across the state, cigarette packs are also taxed at $2.70 each—higher than the national average of $1.93. New Jersey 101.5 reports that in 2023, the state’s lawmakers went further: they advanced a proposal to ban menthol cigarettes before the FDA does so nationwide.
That said, quitting now can save you a lot of trouble down the line. However, doing so is easier said than done. Primarily, you’ll want to worry about withdrawal symptoms that can cause you to relapse, as they can make it harder to quit cold turkey.
So, why not try switching to an alternative? In particular, the smoke- and tobacco-free nicotine pouches from On! can help you fight withdrawal symptoms without exposing your body to further tobacco harm. Here’s more on them and how you can use them for smoking cessation.
Nicotine pouches are becoming increasingly popular as reduced-risk oral products because they only contain nicotine, flavorings, and pH stabilizers—meaning they don’t have the chemicals found in cigarettes. Of all those now available on the market, however, On! nicotine pouches stand out for a few key reasons.
These smoking alternatives come in different nicotine strengths, as well as flavors ranging from mint to coffee. That makes it easier for aspiring quitters to find pouches that suit their previous cigarette consumption—and creates more appealing alternatives for quitting menthol cigarettes and even vapes. Uniquely, On! also uses an ultra-compact mini-dry format. That makes its pouches even more discreet than those from other brands, so you can use them pretty much anywhere to tackle withdrawal—even in no-smoking areas like Ocean City’s beaches and boardwalks.
That’s not to mention that On! is no stranger to product innovation, something made especially clear with the introduction of On! PLUS pouches. These use a proprietary “soft-feel” material for added comfort, and come in cans with built-in compartments that make it even easier to dispose of used pouches wherever you go—something that can help you keep Ocean City clean, even as you quit smoking. On top of that, you can get a can of 20 On! pouches online for as little as $3.49, making these alternatives more accessible and cost-effective than cigarettes on the whole.
The main way On!’s pouches can help with smoking cessation is by giving you a way to slowly wean yourself off cigarettes over time. Since they come in different strengths, it’s ideal to start with pouches that match your typical cigarette consumption—like On!’s 2mg pouches for light smokers and its 8mg options for heavier smokers. If you’re not sure where you fall on the spectrum, On! also offers a Mixpack for new users so you can try each strength yourself. It also contains a wide range of flavors, which can help you find your favorite one and make the transition away from cigarettes more enticing.
From here, use a pouch whenever you feel withdrawal symptoms like headaches, irritability, or mental fog. Simply place one between your gum and lip and keep it there for up to an hour. Drugs.com notes that cigarette withdrawal will peak after a week of smoking your last cigarette, but will ease in the next month or so. Once you reach that point, consider switching to lower-strength pouches. If you’re already using a 2mg variant, you can start using them less often.
Of course, everyone’s relationship with smoking is different. If you need more tailored advice on how to best use pouches and complement their effects based on your unique lifestyle and biological needs, you can always call the New Jersey Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW. Here, state residents can register for a free two-call program with a professional coach, which you can take three times a year to prevent relapse.
