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Nicotine is a chemical found in tobacco products. If you become addicted to smoking, it is not just the act of smoking you are addicted to, but also the nicotine. One way to help yourself stop smoking is to use nicotine patches.
Aside from being present in tobacco products, nicotine is also added to several other products, including pesticides, nicotine replacement therapy (nicotine patches and gums), and liquids for use in electronic cigarettes.
they use nicotine because it will keep them distracted from smoking also if you are smoking it taste good so that is the answer Nicotine patches (or gum) is used to help the cravings of the nicotine coming out of the body once a person quits smoking. It's like a drug addict that takes methadone to help them get over the cravings of the drug they were on. Some say it works, others say they just get hooked on the nicotine patches.
You can, but should not. It is advised by the manufacturers of all nicotine replacement patches that the patch be applied to the upper body.Actually, the manufacturers do allow you to use it on your lower body. From NicoDermCQ's FAQ:Does the patch need to be placed on my arm?No, NicoDerm CQ can be placed anywhere on the body that is clean and dry at the time of application. Feel free to place the patch on a non-hairy area, such as your thigh, stomach, back, wherever you prefer. The only places we would suggest that you avoid are your joints (ankles, knees, elbows, etc.) since the constant movement of these areas would make it difficult for the patch to stick.http://www.nicodermcq.com/Faqs.aspx#04
The nicotine patch is possibly not safe for long-term use, but it is safe and approved for short-term use. The nicotine patch has far less risks than smoking, but it is not entirely risk free. The nicotine patch is a known carcinogen, and its probability of causing cancer might be greater than was first though. Nicotine also puts stress on the heart and raises blood pressure. Nicotine can do a lot of damage, even if it is not in the form of a cigarette.
Everyone I know who has tried the nicotine patch has failed in their attempts to quit smoking. Their complaints were not only the cost of the patches, but also the confusing strengths of the patches and knowing when to switch dosage and milligram usage. I do know of several people who have quit using the electronic cigarettes after only a few months.
it is a stimulant! do not use nicotine!
it is a stimulant! do not use nicotine!
Nicotine leaves the body rapidly. Twelve hours would do it, for all practical purposes. That is why the nicotine replacement therapies -- gum and the patches -- taper you off. You can't just use them for a few days and quit. You will go into withdrawal, the same as you would if you quit cigarettes cold turkey.However, if you are being tested, the nicotine metabolites that the tests measure are around much longer.
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In the UK, electronic cigarettes are subject to the same restrictions as real cigarettes. That means that you have to be over 18 to buy them. The same goes for nicotine patches and gum. It's the nicotine in them that means they're not for sale to minors.
There are many over the counter options to help smokers quit, but yes, several prescription medications have been proven to help reduce nicotine cravings. See your family doctor for more information.