8 Facts About Nicotine & Nicotine Addiction

Today is “World No Tobacco Day” 

-Nicotine has one of the highest addiction rates of any drug.

1. Nicotine is a poison. Its original use was as an insecticide.
2. Nicotine causes a more significant and more prolonged than regular dopamine release in the brain. This extensive release of dopamine is what causes the addiction.
3. 2 out of 3 people who smoke say they want to quit and cannot
4. Inhaled smoke delivers nicotine to the brain within 20 seconds.
5. Nicotine is thought to be as addictive as heroin.
6. Nicotine can cause cancers, lung problems, circulatory and heart problems, diabetes, eye problems, tooth and gum disease, infertility, and pregnancy complications.
7. 90% of those with a nicotine addiction started by the age of 18
8. Smokers acquire physical, psychological, and behavioral addiction. When quitting, it is essential to address all three to see success. 

I have included some links to a few reputable websites that provide further information on nicotine, the effects of nicotine, and nicotine addiction.

Resources:

American Cancer Society

Addiction Center

SmokeFree.gov 

If you are struggling to quit smoking or would like to try to quit smoking, I have included some resources that may help you on the journey. I strongly believe in the power of hypnosis as a tool to provide a little extra encouragement, so I do suggest that in addition to any other kind of treatment you are undertaking. If you try these, I would LOVE to hear how they worked for you! Either leave me a comment or contact me directly HERE

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