This is National Non-Smoking Week.
Debbie McIntyre a Public Health Nurse and Certified Tobacco Educator says a common myth out there is that Nicotine Replacement Therapy, like the patch, or gum, doesn’t work.
McIntyre says a common misconception is that Nicotine Replace Therapy products can’t be used together.
There are also several other myths associated with quitting and vaping that McIntyre is tackling, one of them is that it helps you relax.
She also says that there are many programs in place to help you quit. All you have to do is contact your doctor or nurse practitioner to get started. If you don’t have one, call the health unit.
