Jones vs Nicorette for Quitting Vaping or Smoking

Traditional NRT products like gum, lozenges, and patches were designed for quitting cigarettes. These products deliver controlled doses of nicotine to help reduce cravings, but the taste, texture, and strict dosing schedules make it hard to stay consistent. Plus, quitting vaping is different from quitting cigs. Shouldn’t NRT products for vapers be different too? Vapes deliver nicotine almost instantly, so it makes sense that the slow-release and less-customizable doses of traditional NRT products leave some people feeling unsatisfied and likely to buy another vape.

NRT is great at helping people navigate nicotine cravings, but that’s only one piece of the quitting puzzle. Jones is actually designed to help you quit long-term. Instead of just helping with cravings in the moment, Jones tackles quitting holistically— including behavior change, mental, emotional, and community support.

A double-blind, randomized clinical trial with 2,588 young adult vapers showed that text-based motivation and behavioral support increased quit rates by nearly 40%! This science is the cornerstone of the Jones method.

When you quit with Jones, you get:

- A custom quit plan based on your specific goals

- Personalized AI coach available 24/7

- Nicotine tracker to track your progress

- Daily check-ins

- Texts with real-time tips, motivation, and encouragement when cravings hit

- Positive reinforcement by showing you your health improvements and how much money you’ve saved

- A community of quitters just like you to engage with—’cause you’re not in this alone

This multi-faceted approach makes it easier to not only reduce nicotine dependence but to build coping strategies and introduce positive behavior changes that’ll help with long-term quitting. At Jones, we understand that buying NRT products is the beginning of the quitting journey–not the end. If you want to quit for good and change your behavior, Jones may be the better option for you. 

Quitting nicotine isn’t just about willpower. It’s about retraining both your body and your brain. When you suddenly quit cold turkey, your body experiences intense withdrawal symptoms like irritability, anxiety, headaches, and powerful cravings. These make it feel impossible to stick with your quit plan. A step-down plan works by gradually lowering the amount of nicotine you take in over time. This reduces withdrawal symptoms, while still giving your brain time and space to adjust. Gradual reduction in nicotine consumption can improve quit rates, especially for people who vape or smoke frequently. Here’s a common quit plan at Jones:

1. Start with 4 mg mints to control strong cravings and match higher dependency levels.
   
   

2. Step down to 2 mg as your dependence drops, reducing withdrawal symptoms.
   
   

3. Use the app to track your taper schedule, stay accountable, and get real-time support when cravings hit.

Learn if you should start with 2mg or 4mg nicotine mints in this guide. 

Vaping delivers nicotine differently—faster and in smaller, more frequent doses—which means traditional NRT pacing doesn’t always match a vaper’s habits. Jones mints mimic the quick, discreet dosing of nicotine that vapers are used to, which can make the transition to mints feel a lot smoother and easier.