Question 1

how easily can one get addicted to nicotine?

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Very easy: Nicotine is the most addictive substance that we know of according to studies done and medical literature. It is far more addicting that opiods or Cocaine related drugs.

Question 2

how can you know you are addicted to nicotine?

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Mutual support helps: A nicotine addict is not able to control their use of nicotine, and the use of nicotine causes problems.  Nicotine anonymous may be useful.

Question 3

how can a person addicted to nicotine be healed?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine addiction: Many available means from hypnosis, medications, lozenges, patches, e-cigarettes, cognitive-behavior therapy, and biofeedback/neurofeedback. There is good old fashioned "cold turkey" as well. Carr's book describes a strategy, easy way to stop smoking.
Bupropion and Chantix offer much promise as medications. Set a quit date, build in a contingency or reward for stopping, and rehearse negatives.

Question 4

how much time does it take to get addicted to nicotine?

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Addiction to any : Substance, nicotine included, varies from person2person. How long it takes 2 B addicted can B sometimes immediate 4 others it takes longer. If U have hereditary predisposition (family members addictied 2 drugs/aicohol ) it can B rapid. The younger UR when Ustart the faster addiction. The thinner UR the faster it happens as well. People without predisposition usually dislike the substance at 1st

Question 5

do you have any tips for someone who is addicted to nicotine?

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Cold turkey: Will power and wanting to quit is the best way to do it.  It takes 3 days for nictoine to get out of your body.  It is what to do beyond those that gets complicated because smoking becomes a learned response to stress, boredom...Everyone is different so check out different options to see what will work for you. Options: nicotine products, medications, acupuncture, support groups, hypnotism, .

Question 6

can you explain if it's possible to not get addicted to nicotine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Especially if you do not smoke.

Question 7

anyone know what is a healthy substitute for a person addicted to nicotine?

Accepted Answer

Try gum: Try chewing gum, calling a friend, exercise, knitting (to keep your hands busy). Stay away from places where people tend to smoke. Avoid alcohol since it will lower your inhibition. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

Question 8

can someone be addicted to nicotine if you grew up around it but never smoked?

Accepted Answer

I do not know 4 sure: I am not sure, it depends on how much you are exposed to smoke. If you are breathing in smoke (2nd hand smoke) frequently and come from a family that has had trouble with addictions, it seems like it could be possible. If we can get lung cancer from 2nd hand smoke, perhaps we can become addicted, too. Do you try to be around smokers all the time even though you do not smoke?

Question 9

how to prevent becoming addicted to nicotine?

Accepted Answer

Don't smoke: If you don't pick up a cigarette, you cannot get addicted.

Question 10

how long can it take to become addicted to nicotine?

Accepted Answer

As long as it takes;: ...To light up a cigarette. For some, there is a genetic predisposal not only to become addicted, but to suffer from the most serious long term affects of tobacco smoke exposure.  Don't take that chance, and don't give the tobacco industry another customer. They have made a science of creating addicts, and we have obliged them.  Help yourself, and your family by not being one of them.

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