Breaking Up with Nicotine: How to Kick a Nicotine Dependency
From Mayo Clinic Health Matters by Mayo Clinic Press
January 6, 2026 · 35 min
About this episode
Dr. Robert Kirchoff discusses the challenges of quitting nicotine and explores potential future treatments for nicotine dependency.
Why is nicotine so hard to quit? What’s the best way to do it? In this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Robert Kirchoff breaks down the science of addiction. He explains why the method of nicotine use — including pouches, vaping, smoking and chewing tobacco — matters and discusses how GLP-1 medications may play a future role in smoking cessation. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Robert Kirchoff
Topics covered
- nicotine dependency
- addiction
- smoking cessation
- GLP-1 medications
- health
- wellness
Keywords
- nicotine
- addiction
- smoking
- cessation
- GLP-1
- vaping
- tobacco
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Organizations: Mayo Clinic Press
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