{"id":22358,"date":"2021-11-29T14:31:45","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T14:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corswiss.ch\/?p=22358"},"modified":"2021-11-29T14:31:45","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T14:31:45","slug":"%d0%bd%d0%b8%d0%ba%d0%be%d1%82%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b0%d1%8f-%d0%b7%d0%b0%d0%b2%d0%b8%d1%81%d0%b8%d0%bc%d0%be%d1%81%d1%82%d1%8c-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%b7%d0%bd%d0%b0%d0%ba%d0%b8-%d0%b8-%d0%bb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corswiss.ch\/en\/%d0%bd%d0%b8%d0%ba%d0%be%d1%82%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b0%d1%8f-%d0%b7%d0%b0%d0%b2%d0%b8%d1%81%d0%b8%d0%bc%d0%be%d1%81%d1%82%d1%8c-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%b7%d0%bd%d0%b0%d0%ba%d0%b8-%d0%b8-%d0%bb\/","title":{"rendered":"Nicotine Addiction: Signs and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nicotine is a psychoactive substance, meaning it can influence a person's psychoemotional state.<\/span><\/h4>\n

When introduced into the body through tobacco smoke, nicotine is absorbed into the bloodstream and reaches the brain within 7-10 seconds. Here, it binds to nicotine receptors in neurons that contain acetylcholine \u2013 a neurotransmitter or nerve impulse transmitter.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Nicotine acts like acetylcholine, prompting the brain receptors to release \"pleasure hormones\" and stimulants such as serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, and glutamate. Consequently, smoking brings pleasure to the smoker, induces emotional improvement, suppresses hunger, and increases cardiovascular system activity.<\/span><\/h4>\n

However, simultaneously, the process of developing tobacco dependence takes place. <\/span><\/h4>\n

Psychological Dependence <\/b><\/h3>\n

Often, individuals cease to notice the act of smoking and the quantity of cigarettes consumed but continue to smoke.<\/span><\/h4>\n

This is because habitual patterns and so-called \"smoking rituals\" develop over time. Through these rituals, a person tries to cope with stress, fatigue, or simply smokes when bored.<\/span><\/h4>\n

This establishes specific behavior, gradually reinforcing the habit of smoking.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Physical Dependence <\/b><\/h3>\n

Physical dependence on cigarettes is related to the adaptation of the central nervous system to smoking. After smoking a cigarette, a person may notice a decreased desire to smoke without understanding what is happening in the brain. <\/span><\/h4>\n

In the case of physical dependence, resistance to nicotine is formed, resulting in the absence of euphoria and relaxation after smoking. Consequently, individuals gradually increase the number of cigarettes smoked each day, developing habits such as smoking immediately upon waking, on an empty stomach, or after meals. The intervals between smoking cigarettes decrease to 1-2 hours. <\/span><\/h4>\n

The following symptoms may arise: <\/span><\/h4>\n