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Both because they both have effects that can damage your body or brain
I would disagree with the above statement, Nicotine is no more harmful to your body than Caffeine and both are classed the same in addictiveness. LD50 Nicotine 50mg / Caffeine 192mg.
In any case Nicotine gum is FDA approved as a stop smoking plan and far safer than smoking.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoTar is a sticky black carcinogenic substance from which roads are made. It causes lung irritation if inhaled, for example by smoking tobacco. Nicotine is a stimuant (drug) which causes the heartbeat to speed up. This is also absorbed by smoking tobacco.
- tar is unburned organic residue, a sticky oily mess
- nicotine is the compound that is the active ingredient in tobacco
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∙ 12y agoTar is more dangerous. Nicotine just addicts you to the cigarette, but tar will damage your lungs.
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How does nicotine gum help people give up smoking?
People are addicted to smoking because they are addicted to the nicotine in the cigarettes. Nicotine gum helps you give up smoking because the gum contains nicotine. When you chew the gum, the nicotine is absorbed through your mouth. This gives you a nicotine fix that will help reduce withdrawal symptoms when you quit smoking.
Which describes a nicotine-substitute product?
Go tohttp:/video.healthination.com/wikianswers/smoking-quit-now.html to get more info on these: Nicotine Patch Nicotine Gum Nicotine Lozenge Nicotine Nasal Spray Nicotine Inhaler and more
What other products contain nicotine beside cigaretts?
Chewing tobacco and tobacco you put under your lip, cigarettes, nicotine patches and nicotine gum. But what's funny is, is that these products (except the patches and gum) contain a larger amount of other chemicals and deadly things than nicotine. For example ammoniac is used to make you even more addicted. And the stuff they put in window cleaner spray bottles is also in there.
What is the nicotine in cigarettes known as?
The nicotine in cigarettes is known as a poison but i don't know if you are looking for another name for it or not your welcome , an 11 year old Makala Moore The nicotine in cigarettes is known as a poison but i don't know if you are looking for another name for it or not your welcome , an 11 year old Makala Moore what the hek Makala Moore
Does nicorette gum cause gum disease?
Nicorette gum contains nicotine, the addictive ingredient in cigarettes. While nicotine does not 'cause' gum disease, it has been shown to contribute to the severity of the disease. Nicotine is toxic to cells called fibroblasts. Fibroblasts are cells that create and rebuild connective tissue in the body. Connective tissue is destroyed in gum disease, and when fibroblast function is impaired by nicotine, the body's ability to fight off the disease is significantly limited. Therefore, gum disease generally tends to be more severe in people who ingest or inhale nicotine.
What is the addictive drugs in tobacco?
The main addictive drug in tobacco is nicotine. Though many people who switch to Nicotine Replacement Therapy (such as Personal Vaporizers (E-Cigarettes), Gum, and Nicotine Patches often find that they do not get the same feeling as with cigarettes. There are many chemicals in cigarettes that give you the rush and relaxation of smoking a cigarette, but nicotine is proven to be the most addictive.
Does Nicorette make any electronic cigarettes?
Nicorette does not seem to offer an electronic cigarette. They do offer nicotine gum and lozenges. There are electronic cigarettes that offer an alternative to traditional cigarettes.
Is snus really bad for you?
It is not harmful. It does not cause gum recession or cancer. Nicotine is as safe as caffeine.
Is chewing nicorette gum the same as smoking a cigarettes. You still are getting the nicotine.?
There are hundreds of other chemicals besides nicotine in cigarette smoke, and very few of them are good for you. The gum, at least, removes the impurities so that you get the pure drug.
How can I stop smoking cigarettes?
There are things out in the world for smokers who find it hard to quit. Nicotine patches work and so does nicotine gum. They give you nicotine so you wont have to smoke another cigarette ever again.
Why are people so addicted to cigarettes?
Nicotine is used in the making of cigarettes and most people use it as a depressant.It also causes the release of natural chemicals in our brain called beta-endorphins. These chemicals cause us to feel more alert and calm. The problem is that nicotine isn't stored in the body so these effects last only a few minutes. We need to absorb more and more nicotine to make the effects last. because of nicotine, a drug that makes your brain think that it needs more through physical dependence (that's when you get other side effects when you don't smoke).
How long does nicotine to leave the system?
really it shouldnt take too long for it to leave, probably at most a week but your life span will still be shortened by a fair amount! +++ Given that most people take nicotine by smoking, the carcinogenic tar may be the greater threat.
