Why would nicotine gum be helpful for a smoker trying to quit, since it contains the harmful drug?

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Gum contains such a low amount of nicotine the smoker can barely tell it is there.
Gum contains such a low amount of nicotine the smoker can barely tell it is there.

Chewing the gum takes the smoker’s mind off of cigarettes, which changes their habit.
Chewing the gum takes the smoker’s mind off of cigarettes, which changes their habit.

It helps reduce the nicotine withdrawal symptoms while keeping the other bad chemicals out of their body.
It helps reduce the nicotine withdrawal symptoms while keeping the other bad chemicals out of their body.

When used with cigarettes, it provides enough nicotine to eliminate the urge in just a few days.
When used with cigarettes, it provides enough nicotine to eliminate the urge in just a few days.

The gum acts as a nicotine replacement therapy, providing a controlled amount of nicotine to help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms while gradually weaning the smoker off of their addiction.