Derrick started vaping when he was 17, a decision he now regrets.
For years, he had wanted to quit, but was leery he’d feel sluggish and struggle to focus.
“I was afraid to take that first step,” he said. “Then I decided to just do it.”
He called the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line and got tips from a quit coach. The Quit Line sent him free nicotine patches in the mail. “That helped,” he said. “It really did.
“I feel much better. I can focus even more now than before.”
For others who want to quit vaping, Derrick recommends avoiding triggers, such as people who smoke or vape.
He also recommends the Quit Line. “Without it, I’d probably still be addicted.”
Want to talk about your journey with nicotine? Anyone ages 13 and older with a Wisconsin area code can do so by calling 800-784-8669 or visiting WiQuitline.org.