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I wish him luck. I'm sure he's tried it but substitutes like vapes or gum at least get the tobacco out. That would be a significant improvement over cigarettes.

>I'm going to encourage and help him in any way I can

Imagine how counterproductive it would be to call him a dirty, stinky smoker, take some of his money and not allow him in your house. That's kinda my point with this whole diatribe.

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I don't allow him to smoke in my house or car, but I'm not mean about it. He's doing the gum this time; I encourage vaping, but he believes that that is as bad for the lungs as smoking which I doubt highly.

Have him read this from the NHS. They recommend vaping as a substitute for smoking. I feel they are less compromised than US institutions.

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/vaping-to-quit...

Will do. He’s not really into the medical establishment regardless of the country of origin, but it can’t hurt. I do appreciate any suggestions.

I would highly recommend against using him or a vape. When you use gum or the vape you aren't combatting the addiction or the habit. Using the patch is more effective as it allows you to tackle the habit while weening yourself off the nicotine

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