According to a psychiatrist, this is the best way to quit vaping

Vaping is conquering more and more young people, and that's not a healthy evolution.

Scientific evidence shows that vaping still exposes you to potentially harmful substances, albeit to a lesser extent than traditional cigarettes, as highlighted in April 2021 by the European Commission's Scientific Committee charged with assessing emerging health risks (SCHEER - Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks).

Psychiatrist's method of saying goodbye to the e-cigarette

Doctor Daniel Amen is an American psychiatrist with more than 3.5 million followers on TikTok and also an internationally acclaimed author who has written no less than 20 national bestsellers including the well-known title 'Change Your Brain, Change Your Life' with more than 1 million copies sold. He has published about 100 scientific articles and is also an entrepreneur as he is the founder of the Amen Clinics, with 11 branches in the US. In a video, this versatile psychiatrist shared the protocol he uses with his patients to get rid of their vaping addiction. The first step is to openly acknowledge the problem; then, once this realization has set in, the next stage is to closely monitor its use.

Amen recommends literally 'counting' the number of times you reach for the e-cigarette. For those who prefer to take a step-by-step approach, he recommends reducing use by 5% each day, a method that allows you to phase out the habit gradually.

The supplement that reduces the sigh

The American doctor also suggests a natural pharmacological aid: N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a dietary supplement that is also available in the Netherlands through pharmacies and specialty stores. At a dose of 1,200mg, twice a day, this substance has shown to reduce cravings associated with various forms of addiction. As explained in the videos on TikTok, many of Dr. Amen's patients have reported clear benefits from using the substance.

NAC is primarily used to treat paracetamol overdose and certain respiratory conditions, such as pneumonia and bronchitis. Because of its antioxidant properties and ability to modulate certain neurotransmitters, it may also be used to address compulsive behavior.

The cardiovascular risks of vaping

Scientific research has shown negative effects on the cardiovascular system. A study published in 2023 in the journal BMC Public Health analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and found that exclusive use of e-cigarettes doubles the risk of stroke compared to non-smokers. Experts saw that vaping leads to a rise in blood pressure and heart rate, as well as stiffening of the arteries.

Experts continue to warn, as happened at the traditional meeting of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) in Madrid last year (the 2026 ESC Congress is already planned and will take place August 28-31 in Germany, in Munich). There, Professor Maja-Lisa Løchen - senior cardiologist at the department of cardiology at the University Hospital of Northern Norway in Tromsø and professor of preventive medicine at UiT, the Arctic University of Norway - expressed several concerns regarding tobacco and e-cigarettes:

"Smoking, even occasionally, increases cardiovascular risk, especially in women. There is no safe level of tobacco use. Quitting smoking is the most cost-effective strategy for cardiovascular prevention, and the health benefits occur immediately. Vaping and smokeless tobacco also increase cardiovascular risk and should be strictly regulated or banned. Let's join forces to tackle the tobacco epidemic and big tobacco companies."

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