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Nicotine

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FormulaC10H14N2
Elimination half-life1-2 hours; 20 hours active metabolite
Melting point−79 °C (−110 °F)
Addiction liability High
MetabolismCYP2A6
CYP2B6
FMO3
Excretioninhaled
intranasal
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About Nicotine


Nicotine is a stimulant and potent parasympathomimetic alkaloid that is naturally produced in the nightshade family of plants. It is used for the treatment of tobacco use disorders as a smoking cessation aid and nicotine dependence for the relief of withdrawal symptoms.

Vaping: How do you quit e-cigarettes?

Vaping: How do you quit e-cigarettes?
May 24,2023 6:50 am

... But what do you do when you want to take the next step and quit completely? Why is vaping so addictive? The main reason vaping gets you hooked is Nicotine - the same ingredient that makes smokers crave cigarettes...

Illegal vapes are biggest threat on High Street, say Trading Standards

Illegal vapes are biggest threat on High Street, say Trading Standards
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... UK laws limit how much Nicotine and e-liquid is contained in vapes, and which health warnings are required on packaging...

Rise in teenage vaping, as drug use falls - survey

Rise in teenage vaping, as drug use falls - survey
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... Bought in shopsVapes or e-cigarettes do not contain the harmful tobacco present in normal cigarettes but they do contain Nicotine - the substance that makes people addicted to smoking...

Protect children from illegal vapes, doctors say

Protect children from illegal vapes, doctors say
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...Children are at risk from vaping, and more should be done to protect them from illegal and unregulated products containing high levels of Nicotine, doctors are warning...

New Zealand to ban cigarettes for future generations

New Zealand to ban cigarettes for future generations
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... Doctors and other health experts in the country have welcomed the " world-leading" reforms, which will reduce access to tobacco and restrict Nicotine levels in cigarettes...

India e-cigarettes: ban announced, in order to prevent the youth 'epidemic'

India e-cigarettes: ban announced, in order to prevent the youth 'epidemic'
Feb 16,2020 6:21 am

... VAPE - which involves the inhalation of a mixture usually composed of Nicotine, water -, solvent-and flavors - as an alternative to Smoking, which can stop to help you, but its health effects is not yet fully known...

Vaping: How do you quit e-cigarettes?

Feb 16,2020 6:21 am

Quitting ain't easy. But vaping's helped millions of people to ditch traditional cigarettes.

It's widely considered less harmful than smoking Tobacco - and The UK government.

But what do you do when you want to take The Next step and quit completely?

Why is vaping so addictive?

The main reason vaping gets you hooked is Nicotine - The same ingredient that makes smokers crave cigarettes.

It's thought to be pretty harmless on its own, But is powerfully addictive. That's why vaping isn't recommended for non-smokers.

Nicotine creates new receptors in The Brain when it enters The Body , and you quickly come to associate it with Feeling Good .

So when you stop Getting It you'll feel cravings. These tend to be worse in The First three to four days after your last dose.

According, other withdrawal symptoms, like bad moods, are likely in The early stages of quitting.

How long does it take to quit vaping?

There's no firm answer to this - it varies for each person - But there are some things we do know.

It's technically possible to go " cold turkey" and suddenly stop vaping. But Most People find this very difficult.

Experts, such as The National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT), generally.

One tip for vapers is to reduce The Nicotine strength of their e-liquid in two to four-week stages, working down to 0% solutions.

This can be trickier with disposable vapes, which tend to come in higher strengths.

But zero-Nicotine versions are available, and The NCSCT says using one alongside your regular vape can help.

Failing that, a temporary switch to a tank-style vape, giving you access to different e-liquids, might be better.

Other reduction strategies include:

Another option is Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) - patches, gum and sprays used instead of a vape.

Nicotine pouches that go between The gum and lip are starting to appear on some shop shelves But these.

Pull The triggers

Like smoking, if you've been vaping a long time you're likely to have formed habits around it.

Certain situations or times of Day - triggers - will have got you used to reaching for your vape.

This can be hard to snap out of, so it can help to figure out what they are.

It's also a good idea to try and fill This Time with Something Else to distract you, like exercise.

If you are a former smoker, The NCSCT says it's worth keeping a vape on hand for emergencies.

Because, if you do relapse, it's better than reaching for a cigarette.

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Source of news: bbc.com

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