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Physiological Effects Of Nicotine
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Nicotine Addiction
Nicotine is the chemical in cigarettes that makes them addictive. About 85% of smokers are addicted to nicotine. Higher levels of nicotine in a cigarette can make it harder to quit smoking. The amount of nicotine in cigarettes has steadily increased in the past decade. Higher nicotine levels have been found in all cigarette categories, including "light" brands.
Some researchers feel nicotine is as addictive as heroin. In fact, nicotine has actions similar to heroin and cocaine,...
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Dispelling the Myths about Nicotine and Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Many smokers have misperceptions about nicotine, which often result in not using evidence-based treatments when quitting. Misperceptions... Read more »
The Seductive Power of Nicotine
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Reversing the Psychological Effect of Cigarette Ads
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Erectile Dysfunction: Physiology
Over the last several years, we have gained a much better understanding of the physiology of erectile function. This understanding has led... Read more »
Nicotine Substitutes: To Use or Not to Use?
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Nicotine Patch
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. today. Each year, one out of every six deaths in the nation is attributable... Read more »
Nicotine And Lactation
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
The effect of nicotine on lactation in breastfeeding mothers.Nicotine, an active ingredient of tobacco, is a psychoactive drug - one that affects... Read more »
Nicotine withdrawal
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Tobacco and nicotine have a potential for addiction that is similar to alcohol, cocaine, and morphine.Nicotine withdrawal creates anxiety,... Read more »
Chili peppers, nicotine fight surgery pain
Researchers say patients may one day be given nicotine patches and chili pepper-based chemicals to ease their surgery pain. Nicotine and capsaicin,... Read more »
Study: Nicotine in breast milk disrupts baby's sleep
Babies slept less and woke from naps sooner when their mothers smoked before breastfeeding, researchers have found. The level of sleep disruption was... Read more »
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