Cigarette Addiction Facts and Recovery From A Highly Addictive Drug

Nicotine has been with mankind for centuries and cigarettes have been available in the United States since the 1600's.

Charleston, AR (prHWY.com) December 12, 2012 - About 20 million men and 18 million women still smoke in the United States and tobacco use by teens continues to be widespread.

Nicotine is an addicting substance. This is especially true when the tobacco is smoked. The effect is similar to taking nicotine I.V.s! Nicotine increases certain neurotransmitters in the brain: dopamine, Norepinephrine and serotonin. These neurotransmitters create euphoria in the pleasure center of the brain. This is the major reason nicotine is so addicting. Some individuals are addicted after the first cigarette. Nicotine not only works through the pleasure center of the brain but it is also a stimulant. This adds to addicting potential.

Detox, withdrawal and cravings for nicotine are significant. Nicotine is a very addicting substance and at least 90% of smokers who want to quit relapse. The first 72 hours are the worst. When the nicotine addict's serum levels drop below a certain point, the withdrawal and cravings for nicotine begin.

The detox and withdrawal from nicotine are marked by anxiety, irritability, headaches and agitation. The cravings for nicotine can last for years and usually do. The odor of cigarette smoke or seeing other people use tobacco products can create strong cravings for the drug.

The harmful side effects of tobacco use are well-known. Tobacco kills over 440,000 Americans every year. Cancer, COPD, heart disease and strokes are the big killers. The death toll from this addiction is insane. Second hand smoke is also lethal. The more we learn about tobacco products, the worse it is. Nicotine addicts are having more problems socially and at work. Society does not like smoking.

Current treatment for: smoking cessation, nicotine addiction, tobacco addiction or stop smoking programs are common place. The http://nicocure-electronic-cigarette.blogspot.com/ success of these programs varies widely. Bupropion (AKA Zyban, Wellbutrin, Voxra, Budeprion or Aplenzin) is a common smoking cessation aid. Nicotine replacement nicotine blocking agents are also frequently used. Good outcome statistics are hard to find. Recovery from nicotine addiction, cigarette smoking and tobacco addiction is difficult and on a par with heroin recovery!

There are also alternative medical treatments or therapies for recovery from nicotine or cigarettes addiction. There are herbs and supplements that help with smoking cessation and nicotine addiction. Individuals who are nicotine dependent or involved in smoking cessation can benefit from these non-addicting, affordable herbal supplements. These herbal supplements are natural and can be taken as needed. These therapies to treat smoking or nicotine addiction, withdrawal, detox and/or cravings should be continued for at least 2 years. It takes that long to normalize the electrical and chemical changes in the brain that occurred with ongoing nicotine addiction.

Behavioral and cognitive therapy is important for any smoking cessation program. It would be wise. There are 12-Step programs for just about everything, including AA (Alcoholics Anonymous), NA (Narcotics Anonymous), CA (Cocaine Anonymous), OA (Overeaters Anonymous) and Nicotine Anonymous. Recovery from nicotine and smoking cessation are lifelong journeys.

Tom E. Jarvis is the creator of the all-natural and non-addictive Addiction Buster™ formulas and an expert in the field of addiction. He was a chemist prior to attending medical school, where he graduated with honors. He has spent over 20 years treating over 30,000 patients addicted to alcohol, drugs and addictive behaviors. Tom E. Jarvis is also a recovering alcoholic & drug addict.

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