One day, long ago, a tobacco plant discovered humans and it has never relinquished its control over our brain. During the intervening millennia, we humans have tried to find novel uses for this plant ...

You can get addicted to nicotine within days of starting to use it. Nicotine affects the brain by releasing dopamine, which makes you feel good. Even vaping can lead to nicotine addiction and harm ...

It’s no surprise that smoking for years can change the way the brain processes nicotine, creating a well-worn pattern of craving and satisfaction that’s difficult to break. But how soon does this ...

Sept. 10 -- WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have found that nicotine, the addictive component in cigarettes, "tricks" the brain into creating memory associations between ...

Lip pillows” or “upper deckies” discreetly deliver highly addictive levels of nicotine that require tailored quit support.

People who smoke can become physically dependent on nicotine, which is the chemical in tobacco products that makes them addictive. Individuals who vape may also experience this physical dependency.