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Understanding Nicotine Addiction Nicotine addiction, known as tobacco use disorder, develops when you can't stop using the substance even though it's causing harm. Nicotine is found primarily in cigarettes and other tobacco products like cigars, and it's addictive nature ranks similar to alcohol, cocaine, and morphine. The journey from trying out smoking or vaping because it seems cool, to becoming addicted, can often be quick and subtle. For many teenagers, experimenting with smoking or vaping often starts out of curiosity, peer pressure, or the influence of media portrayal. It's crucial to recognise the signs of nicotine addiction early because the...