NicoBloc

Nicotine-free fluid alternative to conventional NRT products is now available in the U.S., Rosen Holdings announces Nov. 19. Product has been available in the UK, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia. NicoBloc "is a clinically proven" smoking reduction method that slowly alleviates smokers' nicotine addiction "by blocking the tar and nicotine inhaled and [letting] them quit at their own pace." Smokers using the three-stage, six-week NicoBloc program drop the fluid on cigarettes to trap tar and nicotine; one drop traps 33% of the harmful substances, according to Rosen. Smokers may choose to be "smoke-free in as little as" one week, since consumers can set their own quitting pace, the Plymouth, Mass.-based firm maintains. NicoBloc bottles contain enough fluid for one pack of cigarettes. The product retails for $39.99 at Eckerd and online at drugstore.com...

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