Tobacoo Chewing

Overview

 

Tobacco is one of the most widely abused substances in the world. It is highly addictive. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that tobacco causes 6 million deathsTrusted Source per year. This makes tobacco the leadingTrusted Source cause of preventable death.

Dopamine stimulates the area of the brain associated with pleasure and reward. Like any other drug, use of tobacco over time can cause a physical and psychological addiction. This is also true for smokeless forms of tobacco, such as snuff and chewing tobacco.

 

What are the Symptoms of Tobacco 

  • cannot stop smoking or chewing, despite attempts to quit
  • has withdrawal symptoms when they try to quit (shaky hands, sweating, irritability, or rapid heart rate)
  • must smoke or chew after every meal or after long periods of time without using, such as after a movie or work meeting
  • needs tobacco products to feel “normal” or turns to them during times of stress
  • gives up activities or won’t attend events where smoking or tobacco use is not allowed
  • continues to smoke despite health problems

 

 

Medicine

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