Can you get addicted to smoking?

Overcoming smoking addiction involves understanding its effects, recognising personal triggers, and adopting strategies like nicotine replacement therapies.

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Understanding Smoking Addiction When we talk about smoking, we're typically referring to the act of inhaling the smoke from burning tobacco products, most commonly cigarettes. But what often starts as a trial or a social act might quickly lead into a habit, spiralling into addiction. To understand this better, it's crucial to grasp what addiction is the compulsive need to continue taking a substance despite harmful consequences. What Makes Smoking Addictive? Nicotine, a key ingredient in tobacco, is the primary addictive substance in cigarettes. When you smoke, nicotine is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, reaching the brain within seconds. Here,...
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