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Quitting vaping: Expert input for getting off it

Dr. Itai Danovitch, director of psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A., offers advice on how to ditch smoking e-cigarettes.

If you’re still lighting up, you’re likely cutting your life short. 

People who quit smoking can increase their life expectancy by up to 10 years, a surgeon general report from 2020 noted.

Kicking the habit lowers the risk for 12 different kinds of cancers, as well as stroke, heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the report found.

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One out of every five U.S. deaths can be attributed to smoking, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

And in addition to the health benefits connected to kicking, there are plenty of other life-enriching benefits to quitting. 

Dr. David Seitz, a New-York based physician with a specialty in addiction medicine, says non-smokers have higher energy levels, a better sense of smell and taste, improved breath and appearance, greater fertility and less stress.

Quitting smoking lowers the risk for 12 different kinds of cancers, as well as stroke, heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). (iStock)

"Also, quitting smoking can help reduce secondhand smoke exposure for those around you — making it a healthier environment for all," Dr. Seitz told Fox News Digital via email.

And then thereare the financial savings. 

It’s estimated that smoking one pack a day costs a person around $1,900 per year, which adds up to more than $95,000 over 50 years. 

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It’s hard to argue with such compelling numbers in favor of quitting — yet nearly 40 million U.S. adults still smoke cigarettes, the CDC states on its website.

Not sure where to start? Dr. Seitz shared some quick tips to lead a smoke-free life. 

Remove all traces

The first step is to throw away all cigarettes and other smoking alternatives. 

As part of quitting smoking, get rid of any reminders of smoking from your home and car, including ashtrays and lighters.  (iStock)

Also, get rid of any reminders of smoking from your home and car, including ashtrays and lighters. 

One out of every five U.S. deaths can be attributed to smoking, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).