Nikotiinituottele

Nikotiinituottele refers to products containing nicotine, a stimulant alkaloid found in tobacco plants. These products are widely used for their psychoactive effects, primarily to relieve nicotine withdrawal symptoms and cravings in individuals dependent on nicotine. The most common form of nicotine product is tobacco, including cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco. However, the market has expanded to include a variety of non-tobacco nicotine products.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products are designed to help people quit smoking. These include nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, inhalers, and nasal sprays. They deliver nicotine to the body in controlled doses without the harmful combustion products associated with smoking. E-cigarettes, also known as vapes, are electronic devices that heat a liquid containing nicotine, propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, and flavorings, producing an aerosol that is inhaled. While often marketed as a less harmful alternative to smoking, their long-term health effects are still being studied.

Other nicotine products include snus, a type of moist powder tobacco product placed under the lip, and nicotine pouches, which are tobacco-free and contain nicotine, flavorings, and plant-based fillers. The production, sale, and use of nicotine products are subject to various regulations worldwide, aimed at public health, particularly concerning addiction and the risks associated with nicotine consumption.