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Nicotine Addiction

Nicotine Addiction (Health Education · Myths about Smoking and Cigarettes) — "Smoking is just a choice the first time. After just a few cigarettes, addiction t…

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  • Smoking can quickly lead to nicotine addiction and make quitting difficult.
  • Smoking may begin as a personal choice.
  • Nicotine addiction can develop after only a few cigarettes.
  • Nicotine changes the chemical balance in the brain.
  • Although smoking may seem like a choice or habit, most tobacco users are addicted.
  • The difficulty of breaking nicotine addiction varies from person to person.
  • Quitting may require several attempts.
  • People should not give up when quitting is difficult.
  • People who need help should ask their doctor about quitting support.
  • Nicotine replacement can support quitting.
  • Medicines can support quitting.
  • Coaching can support quitting.
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"Smoking is just a choice the first time. After just a few cigarettes, addiction to nicotine can happen quickly. It changes the chemical balance in your brain. Smoking may seem like it is just a choice or a habit, but most people who use tobacco are addicted. Breaking nicotine addiction is harder for some people than others, and quitting can take several tries. But do not give up. If you need help to quit, ask your doctor about nicotine replacement, medicines, or coaching."

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