Wasn't 100% sure which place to put this in....
http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/commentary/what-you-need-know-about-electronic-cigarettes
http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/commentary/what-you-need-know-about-electronic-cigarettes
Royal College of Physicians : Support Ecigarettes
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Good to read that!
Not too sure about this statement though: However, switching to e-cigarettes without behavioural support is probably far less effective than use in conjunction with the support currently offered alongside licensed drugs by NHS Stop Smoking Services.
I hate the notion of being monitored or coached, possibly en masse as a group thing. Makes it have a whole different feel to it.
I've found all the help and information I need right here and also from the equipment & liquid suppliers themselves.
Not too sure about this statement though: However, switching to e-cigarettes without behavioural support is probably far less effective than use in conjunction with the support currently offered alongside licensed drugs by NHS Stop Smoking Services.
I hate the notion of being monitored or coached, possibly en masse as a group thing. Makes it have a whole different feel to it.
I've found all the help and information I need right here and also from the equipment & liquid suppliers themselves.
That last line...
"E-cigarettes will save lives, and we should support their use."
YES.
"E-cigarettes will save lives, and we should support their use."
YES.
ECF and the online vaping community offer its own behavioral support and coaching, similar to an endorsed program. So for me, that statement rings true.
Yes, in regard to this site in particular, definitely.
But, the Royal College of Physicians may be referring to the UK governments intention of regulating them, and seeing our NHS has a smoking cessation scheme (which I don't care for personally) they could be wanting to be seen to comply with government intent.
If people take up NRT through doctors, they're rationed and monitored with the current inhalers, patches etc., and often pointed towards group therapy sessions with the sole intention of them ceasing nicotine use altogether - both of which wouldn't be my idea of 'happily' not smoking, and more akin to dealing with an 'ailment'.
That's without the added costs of course ...over the counter nicotine sprays are around £45+ for a pack of 2x100sprays. The NHS won't want to be paying too much for that kind of pricing if/when things are in the hands of the pharmaceutical companies.
Quite what we'll be able to purchase and from where without intervention is yet to be finalised ....time will tell.
Perhaps I'm just overly suspicious about such things, but seeing I've achieved what seemed impossible and improbable just a few months ago without any government interference, I'm keen that myself and others be free to continue in the same way
Still, the Royal College's obvious support and positivity is so very good to see, and I hope we see many more like it.
But, the Royal College of Physicians may be referring to the UK governments intention of regulating them, and seeing our NHS has a smoking cessation scheme (which I don't care for personally) they could be wanting to be seen to comply with government intent.
If people take up NRT through doctors, they're rationed and monitored with the current inhalers, patches etc., and often pointed towards group therapy sessions with the sole intention of them ceasing nicotine use altogether - both of which wouldn't be my idea of 'happily' not smoking, and more akin to dealing with an 'ailment'.
That's without the added costs of course ...over the counter nicotine sprays are around £45+ for a pack of 2x100sprays. The NHS won't want to be paying too much for that kind of pricing if/when things are in the hands of the pharmaceutical companies.
Quite what we'll be able to purchase and from where without intervention is yet to be finalised ....time will tell.
Perhaps I'm just overly suspicious about such things, but seeing I've achieved what seemed impossible and improbable just a few months ago without any government interference, I'm keen that myself and others be free to continue in the same way
Still, the Royal College's obvious support and positivity is so very good to see, and I hope we see many more like it.
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