“They reduce mood swings, which are common during nicotine withdrawal, and provide sustained energy,” tells Prof. Gupta. Liquorice root: Chewing liquorice root lends the physical sensation of ...

The time it takes to stop vaping can depend on how much nicotine you have been vaping and can influence how intense your withdrawal symptoms can be. Dr Shah explains: “Nicotine is a powerful ...

Dr Misra-Sharp warns the first few days are the hardest: “Nicotine withdrawal peaks in the first 3–5 days,” she says. “Most physical symptoms ease after 2 to 4 weeks, while mental habits ...

Tasha Robinson is Polygon’s entertainment editor. She’s covered film, TV, books, and more for 20 years, including at The A.V. Club, The Dissolve, and The Verge. Fans of the Final Destination ...

When you stop consuming nicotine, your brain releases less dopamine, affecting your mood and causing withdrawal symptoms. Dr Bhavini Shah, a GP and online doctor at LloydsPharmacy , shares her top ...

Yet, it is still possible to get through nicotine withdrawal symptoms with a good plan and specific tools, according to a smoking cessation expert, who offered some suggestions for coping with ...