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Wanted to know if cigarettes cause other addictions besides nicotine?

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No: Many smokers are dependent on the nicotine and never develop any other addictions. That being said, there are many people who are "cross-addicted" to cigarettes and any number of other drugs.

Answered 6/15/2014

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