Will a “fake” vape help to quit smoking?
A “fake” vape, meaning a nicotine-free e-cigarette, can help some people reduce the habit of smoking, but it doesn’t address nicotine addiction itself. It works mainly by replicating the hand-to-mouth motion and sensory experience of smoking, which can satisfy oral fixation and behavioral cues.
If your main challenge is nicotine withdrawal, a nicotine-free vape alone won’t curb cravings, making it less effective than nicotine replacement therapies like patches, gum, or nicotine-containing vapes. However, many HELO users report that the mild buzz from our caffeine vapes can help reduce the urge to smoke.