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Learning about addiction can help you to quit.
Nicotine works fast and in a sneaky way.
It races into the lungs, enters blood and reaches the brain within seconds of the first puff of a cigarette or vape.
Nicotine is a chemical that makes you want more and more. It interferes with the brain’s reward system, leading to the release of dopamine.
Dopamine is a “feel good” chemical that can make you feel less stressed for a short while. But once dopamine levels go down again, you get nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Your body craves more nicotine.
Over time, the body gets used to nicotine and wants it all the time - but it can never get enough.
Nicotine withdrawal has many effects on people. It can make people feel anxious, angry or upset. They can have difficulty sleeping and find it hard to concentrate. These withdrawal symptoms and cravings make it very difficult for people to quit.
The good news is that the moment you stop using nicotine, your body starts to heal.
There are proven ways to quit. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and prescribed medication from a doctor can help you beat nicotine addiction.
Quitline counsellors are trained to listen carefully to you to help you meet your needs.
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The good news is that the moment you stop using nicotine, your body starts to heal.
