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Nicotine is one of the most addictive substances known, and one of the most difficult addictions to "kick." Tobacco use causes cancer, lung and Heart disease, and birth defects.
You will have to decide for yourself how serious that is.
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Which structure has been found to be important in maintaining nicotine dependence?
Insula has been found to be important in maintaining nicotine dependence. Nicotine dependence is a notoriously difficult disorder to treat.
What does having a dependence on nicotine mean?
it means your an addict to nicotine
What is a physical dependence on a substance such as nicotine?
An addiction.
What are the two forms of nicotine dependence?
Physical and Psychological
When reviewing the addictive qualities of drugs which drug rates higher for dependence issues heroin or nicotine?
nicotine
Which is not one of nicotine's short-term effects?
Psychological dependence..
Which is not one of nicotine short term effects?
Psychological dependence..
Which behavior is most closely associated with nicotine dependence?
Binge Drinking
Which behavior is most closely associated with nicotine (cigarette) dependence?
binge drinking
What is the function of the B4 Chromosome?
It appears that on the B4, there is a gene that reinforces nicotine dependence.
Why is nicotine added to cigarettes?
Nicotine is added to cigarettes because it is a highly addictive substance that keeps people coming back for more, increasing the likelihood of continued use and dependence on cigarettes.
What is it about nicotine that makes it addictive?
Nicotine is addictive because it stimulates the release of dopamine in the brain, which creates feelings of pleasure and reward. This reinforcement of positive feelings can lead to dependence and cravings for more nicotine. Additionally, nicotine can alter brain chemistry over time, making it harder for individuals to quit using it.
