Nicotine Withdrawal
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Tobacco and nicotine have a potential for addiction that is similar to alcohol, cocaine, and morphine.
Nicotine withdrawal creates anxiety, irritability, headache, hunger, and a craving for cigarettes or other sources of nicotine. These symptoms occur when a nicotine-dependent person suddenly stops smoking or using tobacco, or cuts back on the number of cigarettes or amount of tobacco products used.
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