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The Hidden Dangers of Vaping Nicotine

In recent years, vaping has surged in popularity, marketed as a safer alternative to traditional tobacco smoking. Yet, beneath the sleek designs and flavored clouds lies a concerning reality – the dangers of vaping nicotine. While vaping may appear less harmful than smoking, it poses unique threats that demand our...

Understanding the risks: The dangers of nicotine gums and nicotine patches

Nicotine gum and nicotine patches are commonly used as part of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to help individuals quit smoking, chewing tobacco and vaping. While these products are generally considered safer than smoking traditional cigarettes, it's important to be aware of potential risks and side effects associated with their use....

Harold Gifford

90 Years of Helping People...and More to Come! By Phil Berbig Recently, we at Breathe Freedom from Nicotine received an unexpected phone call from Harold Gifford. Harold Gifford Mr. Gifford, a man in his 90’s, had made up his mind he wanted to do whatever he could to help people...

Powerful men…Powerful habits

Presidents Day having recently past (or you can also think of it as coming up…just not for a long time) we were thinking about the history of tobacco use by American Presidents.

Is stress associated with addiction? Why yes, yes it is!

One of the main reasons people turn to drugs, alcohol, nicotine or other self-destructive behavior is…wait for it…Stress! According to Shahram Heshmat Ph.D. in an article in Psychology Today, May, 2017, stressful life events combined with poor coping skills can impact the risk of addiction increasing impulsive behavior and self-medication....