Niquitin mint gum is part of a programme to support your wish to stop smoking the programme consists of 3 steps which you will need to follow starting with step 1 then step 2 and then step 3 using the gum at regular intervals gives your body the nicotine you need to help you stop smoking stopping smoking straightaway is best for your health but if you are not able to you can also use the gum to help you cut down before stopping or to help you stop smoking for short periods of time as a