Nicotine Harmful Pattern of Use

RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS

“Nicotine harmful use” refers to consuming nicotine in a way that negatively impacts your health, primarily through excessive intake which can lead to addiction, increased blood pressure, heart rate, and potential damage to various organs like the heart and arteries, often associated with smoking tobacco products. 

US Cases: 49 million
World Cases: 1.9 billion
Sex Ratio: M+/W
Age Onset: Age 20
Brain Area:  ventral tegmental area
Symptoms: cravings, inability to stop
Progression: stimulative, then depressive
Therapies: keep nicotine from children
Medications: activated charcoal, benzodiazepines

YouTube Video: The effects of nicotine in the body

Amazon or Library book: The Naked Mind: Nicotine

Support Groups:

American Lung Association-https://www.lung.org>blog>nic-sick