NRT provides the body with nicotine at levels that help to control symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. This enables customers to focus on giving up or reducing their smoking without worrying about withdrawal as well. Smokers who want to quit altogether should gradually reduce their NRT usage, either by switching to a lower dose product or by using the NRT less frequently. However, for those looking to cut down, it is worth remembering that €“ contrary to popular opinion €“ there is a lot of evidence to support the fact that NRT does not cause cancer or increase the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes. What is clear is that NRT is far safer and better for the health of the individual and others than tobacco smoke, which contains thousands of chemicals. Customers can therefore be reassured that it is fine to use NRT for as long as they need to.