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Thursday's report is based on expert opinion and concludes the hazards to health from inhaling e-cigarette vapours are likely less than the harms from smoking tobacco

Cravings only last a few minutes from beginning to end, so making a short phone call, or finding a task to keep keep your hands busy and your mind off smoking, such as: Chew gum, slowly eat a piece of hard candy or lollipop Play a game on your cell phone Put a straw or toothpick in your mouth Switch tasks for a change of scenery Play with a rubber band Munch on some carrot sticks, nuts or celery Squeeze a stress ball Take some deep cleansing breaths and try to relax Use a relaxation CD Drink lots of water Go outside and blow bubbles, this mimics the deep breathing done while smoking Try crossword or Sudoku puzzles or word search books Take a 10-minute nap Read the newspaper or start a new book Take a shower or hot bath Put together a Survival Kit with a few of these items so youre ready when the craving strikes

Theyre thicker and contain more tobacco, which means the smoke they produce is denser and has a stronger punch

The concentration of nicotine increases with the age of the plant

Sources Keep Knoxville Beautiful Every Litter Bit Matters Truth Initiative Land, Coastal and Water Pollution UC Berkely University Health Services Facts About Cigarette Butts and Smoke