Question 1

i'm having withdrawal or cravings. is it possibke that i'm immune to nicotine addiction?

Accepted Answer

Witdrawal=addiction: If you are experiencing withdrawal symptoms, then that is a sign that you are addicted to nicotine. Speak to your physician about medication that is available for nicotine addiction.

Question 2

how long would it take to get over a nicotine addiction?

Accepted Answer

Start now: Nicotine is a formidable addiction tthat can be conquered one day at a time. The physical withdrawal takes a few days to a couple of weeks while the psychological can be much longer. The important thing is to get a plan and start. Talk to people who quit for support.

Question 3

how much time is needed to develop smoking (nicotine) addiction?

Accepted Answer

Just a few weeks: Nicotine addiction occurs very quickly, in fact research shows that some of the processes leading to addiction start to occur during the first cigarette one smokes! within weeks some degree of addiction develops in most. 
Thus, it is best to not start! 
see http://www.Scientificamerican.Com/article.Cfm?Id=hooked-from-the-first-cigarette.

Question 4

will i acquire a nicotine addiction if i smoke cigarillos without inhaling?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Nicotine is absorbed through the skin and mucosal lining of the nose and mouth or in the lungs (through inhalation).  The nicotine in your cigarillos is absorbed more slowly through the mucosal membranes of your mouth. Smoking accounts for 90% of lung cancer cases in the U.S., and about 38, 000 deaths per year can be attributed to secondhand smoke.

Question 5

what are the factors that make it more likely to get nicotine addiction?

Accepted Answer

Regular use: Nicotine is highly addictive substance and pattern of use-especially approaching a daily basis likely indicates an addiction.  Most people who use, use addictively.

Question 6

are some people naturally immune to nicotine addiction?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: I have seen no studies on this issue.  Retrospective studies of smokers show that the magic lifetime number of cigarettes that will result in a high likelihood of continued tobacco addiction is only seven cigarettes.  That would appear to argue against any kind of "natural immunity."  there certainly are personality traits that are associated with a lower rate of all forms of addiction.

Question 7

do 12 step programs work for alcohol or nicotine addiction?

Accepted Answer

12 step program: As long as you are consistent with it, it works well, based on testimonies from attendees.

Question 8

any thoughts on why people with schizophrenia have such high rates of smoking (nicotine addiction)?

Accepted Answer

It isn't clearly : Understood. It may have to do w ^ Dopamine release  w  use of nicotine. This may ^  Dopamine in prefrontal cortex which may v negative psychotic sxs.

Question 9

i have adderall, xanax, (alprazolam) alcohol, and nicotine addiction - how best to quit?

Accepted Answer

Multiple addictions: To begin with you mentioned two legitimate therapeutic drugs and then two social drugs that you're addicted to. Booze ;  nicotine are both serious addictions but both have very different approaches. Too much to go into here. Adderall and xanax (alprazolam) are very different drugs. If they're being prescribed legitimately you need to talk to your doctor and be honest. Good luck again much too much  cover.

Question 10

how do meds treat nicotine addiction?

Accepted Answer

Prevent withdrawal: The nicotine patch provides a constant level of nicotine in the blood, preventing acute withdrawal from smoking.  The dose may be gradually reduced, allowing for a gentle detoxification which is best facilitated by mutual support, available in nicotine anonymous.

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