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Not officially. However, given that smoking and other forms of nicotine delivery are the number one preventable cause of death, it certainly should be.
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Drug addiction can be considered a complex brain disease for what reasons?
The theory that addiction is a disease is controversial.
Drug addiction can be considered a complex brain disease for reasons?
The theory that addiction is a disease is controversial.
What chemical in cigarettes caused the addiction?
Nicotine is the chemical that causes addiction.
Nicotine addiction is believed to be as powerful as the addiction to what?
some say heroin. nicotine is REALLY powerfull
Is drug addiction considered a disease?
Most experts consider it to be a disease. It fits all the criteria.
It is stated that addiction fit the criteria for a disease?
Sure. But the definition for "Disease" is very broad and encompasses anything that is "dis-ease"...meaning whatever is a disturbance to the body or mind. Hayfever, poison Ivy itch, schizophrenia, nicotine addiction, whatever.
What causes addiction to smoking?
Nicotine
Does nicotine affect the same neurotransmitters as heroin and cocaine?
Yes, I believe so. They all affect the neurotransmitter dopamine.
What are the causes of smoking cigars?
Nicotine addiction.
What chemical in cigarettes causes addiction?
Nicotine
What is a physical dependence on a substance such as nicotine?
An addiction.
The chemical in cigarettes that causes addiction is called?
Nicotine.
