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Breaking Up with Nicotine: How to Kick a Nicotine Dependency

Jan 6, 2026
35:13

Episode Description

Why is nicotine so hard to quit? What’s the best way to do it?

In this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Robert Kirchoff breaks down the science of addiction. He explains why the method of nicotine use — including pouches, vaping, smoking and chewing tobacco — matters and discusses how GLP-1 medications may play a future role in smoking cessation.

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