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All About Nicotine

The addiction to nicotine is powerful, and one of the hardest to break. Learn why nicotine is addictive, how it affects your body, and how your mind gets involved.
A Profile of Nicotine
Nicotine is a colorless, poisonous alkaloid, derived from the tobacco plant. Nicotine is also extremely addictive.
Understanding Nicotine Addiction
The effects of nicotine on the human body create dependency through chemical reactions in the brain.
Nicotine Addiction and How it Affects Your Body
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) provides this comprehensive information on what nicotine is, the addictive quality of it, how it affects your body, and the medical consequences of long-term use.
A Scientific Look at Nicotine
This article takes a look at the science behind this addictive drug. What nicotine is, what it does to your brain and the toxicity of it are explored.
How Nicotine Affects Your Brain - a Teacher's Guide
This document provided by Drugabuse.gov is geared toward educators. It discusses the chemical changes nicotine produces in our brains, as well as lesson plan ideas.

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