Smoking and nicotine

The medical use of quit smoking medications helps counter withdrawal symptoms. There are even smoking cessation pills that reduce the pleasure of smoking in case of relapse. Here you will learn which medications are most common and what side effects to expect. You will also discover why medication alone is often not enough to become – and remain – a non-smoker.

The European Commission's latest plans include a drastic increase in tobacco taxes and, for the first time, a minimum tax on reduced-risk nicotine products such as nicotine pouches. Here you can find out how the consumer organization Consumer Choice Center voices harsh criticism.