It does for some people but me personally can go days without smoking. I figure it makes it hard for them because they are addicted. Tobacco is addicting.
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yes, but the nicotine that you get by second hand smoking is very little and is not enough to make you addictive.
Smoking one cigarette will not make you addicted to nicotine.
Nicotine itself isn't especially bad for you. It is the other ingredients in smoke: coal tars, environmental and agricultural chemicals, and carbon monoxide, that make smoking dangerous. That being the case, you are far better off with a substitute.
Nicotine increases your heart rate. The menthol is insubstantial.
Nicotine, one of the most highly-addictive substances known.
It's obviously not, or not just, nicotine, otherwise NRT would have a far greater long term success rate than 1.6%
It'll make you stop smoking by getting addicted to something else
Using a nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) product, such as patches, gum, or lozenges, can help a user manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings when trying to quit nicotine. By providing a controlled dose of nicotine, these substances can reduce the intensity of cravings and make the transition away from smoking or other nicotine use more manageable. This gradual reduction can help users taper off their dependence on nicotine, ultimately supporting their efforts to quit. Additionally, NRT can help rewire behavioral patterns associated with smoking by reducing the immediate reinforcement of nicotine use.
Nicotine creates a strong physical and psychological dependence, stimulating the release of neurotransmitters like dopamine, which reinforces pleasurable feelings associated with smoking. This dependence leads to withdrawal symptoms when trying to quit, including irritability, anxiety, and cravings, making it challenging for smokers to resist the urge to smoke. Additionally, the habitual nature of smoking often intertwines with daily activities, further complicating the cessation process. Thus, the combination of addictive properties and psychological habits makes quitting particularly difficult.
It is quite possible to stop smoking. This writer, a former 3-pack-a-day smoker, stopped 16 years ago and has not smoked since. However, nicotine is a highly-addictive substance that is difficult to "kick." The most effective method seems to be nicotine replacement therapy (patch or gum) and support from a smoking cessation group or therapy. The writer believes that patches do a better job of replacement because of a much lower potential for addiction, as opposed to gum.
People may continue smoking due to addiction to nicotine, social influences, stress relief, or a habit they find challenging to break. Additionally, the addictive nature of smoking can make it difficult for individuals to quit despite knowing the associated health risks.