Smoking addiction

This dependence is a psychological part (gestures, relaxing, reducing voltage).

But in reality, addiction is under the influence of nicotine concentrations (nicotine in the blood.

The evaluation Fagerström (see EVALUATE YOUR TOBACCO DEPENDENCE) score greater than or equal to 6 shows a real addiction.

Inhaled nicotine is rapidly absorbed through the lining of the alveoli.

The nicotine concentrations rises very quickly and within seconds reach specific brain receptors.

The smoking unconsciously adapts its tobacco depending on blood levels of nicotine, if interest rates fall, the craving becomes irresistible.

So, to stop smoking, it must first some motivation (see CESSATION).

The use of chewing gum containing nicotine is often very favorable among addicts to nicotine. The amount of these gums is to adapt to the degree of dependence. Relapse occurs relatively often, but this is not necessarily a bad prognosis for the future.

Another attempt will be successful.