NICOTINE

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NICOTINE ADDICTION

AND DEPENDENCE:

ADDICTION = Defined as compulsive substance abuse despite

negative consequences.

Nicotine is extremely addictive, particularly when its in smoked

tobacco (cigarettes). Some individuals can get addicted to

nicotine after smoking a few cigarettes. As of today’s research,

vaping nicotine is likely to be less addictive than smoking,

however individuals can still become dependent on vapes.

DEPENDENCE = When the body physically relies on a drug.

Giving up nicotine can be difficult because the body has to get

used to functioning without it. With smoking and vaping,

withdrawal symptoms can occur 2-3 hours after the last

cigarette. These symptoms can last a few days to a few weeks.

Nicotine cravings

Increased hunger

Tingling in hands / feet

Difficulty sleeping

Anxiety

Low mood

Irritability

Restlessness

Sore throat

If any of these statements

apply to you and you smoke /

vape nicotine, you may be

addicted and at risk of

developing a dependence.

It is never too late to get

help. See ‘Useful Contacts’

for how to access help that

suits you.

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