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For a start, it depends on how "addiction" is defined. Under the definition used by Tobacco Control, enjoying a bar of chocolate, chatting to your mates on Facebook or watching your favourite programme on TV could also be interpreted as "addictive".
The chemical universally blamed is nicotine, which is an allelochemical - a naturally produced 'pesticide' - produced not only by the tobacco plant but also by other members of the Solanaceae family, including potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and aubergines (eggplants).
The long-term failure rate of NRT, Nicotine Replacement Therapy, (up to 98.4% according to studies performed by the manufacturers themselves!) suggests that there are other chemicals or factors involved. However, there seems to be little, if any, research to attempt to identify them. Why? The phrase "follow the money" comes to mind. Would you keep taking a painkiller that only relieved your headache once in a blue moon, even if it was prescribed by a doctor?
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Is pipe tobacco addictive?
All tobacco products are extreamly addictive!!
What is the addictive chemical in cigarettes?
Nicotine, a toxic substance is the chief active chemical of tobacco that makes it addictive. Tar, a dirty chemical which darkens the lungs And some chemical called Para-Methoxybenzaldehyde, which i don't know what it can do.
Is Hubbly addictive?
Yes, Hubbly can be addictive. This is because Hubbly is made out of tobacco and tobacco is a very addictive drug.
What is the addictive substance in tobacco smoke?
Apex :) Nicotine is the addictive substance that is found on tobacco.
At what age can tobacco become the most addictive?
Tobacco can become addictive at any age. So dont try it
Is hookah tobacco addictive like cigarette tobacco?
apparently...
Is tobacco and other forms of cigarettes addictive?
Tobacco contains nicotine, which is one of the most highly-addictive substances known. We aren't familiar with what kinds of other cigarettes you mean, but if they have any tobacco in them they are potentially addictive.
What is the definition of nicotine?
Nicotine is an alkaloid found in the nightshade family of plants. It is also the addictive chemical contained in cigarettes.Nicotine is the active ingredient in tobacco. It is highly addictive and poisonous if taken in sufficient dosage.
What is the addictive property in tobacco?
Nicotine
Is cannabis as addictive as tobacco?
Cannabis is generally not considered to be addictive, it can be habit forming.
What is addictive substance in smokeless tobacco?
Nicotine.
Which substane in tobacco smoking is addictive?
Nicotine
