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Tobacco addiction stems from psychoactive ”nicotine boosters” both preexisting in the tobacco plant as well as intentionally added to commercial cigarettes. Pur
by eurasiantiger 4y ago
Tobacco addiction stems from psychoactive ”nicotine boosters” both preexisting in the tobacco plant as well as intentionally added to commercial cigarettes. Pure nicotine is not significantly habit-forming by itself. Just don’t combine it with coffee.
- MockObject 4y agoThen why do nicotine gums and patches work?
- akimball 4y agoDesperation. Acetyl aldéhydes in tobacco are highly addictive. Nicotine supplements do not supply these, but folks manage to quit tobacco using them because they are motivated, and they are the best available alternative.
- eurasiantiger 4y agoThat’s like asking why amphetamines help speedball freaks quit opiates.