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A 2022 meta-analysis of 61 studies reported with high certainty that people using nicotine e-cigarettes had higher quit rates, compared to people randomized to using nicotine replacement therapy

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[b] E-cigarettes are activated by taking a puff or pressing a button

However, research shows that they not only fail to help people quit smoking but are also more addictive than traditional cigarettes

In contrast, nicotine replacement therapies (e.g., patch, gum, lozenge) and some prescription medications (i.e., varenicline, bupropion) have been evaluated by the FDA and found to be safe and effective at helping people quit smoking