Myths Of Nicotine & Addiction

Myths of nicotine

1. Nicotine is a natural occurring substance.

 True  – Nicotine is derived from the tobacco plant.

2. When you quit smoking, you automatically gain weight.

 False  – Smokers usually eat more than non-smokers. These increased calories are burned off through smoking. When you quit smoking, not only will food taste and smell better, but the extra calories will need to be managed to maintain your current weight.

3. Smoking cessation aids just replace one addiction with another.

 False  – NICODERM^® provides lower, more controlled doses of nicotine in comparison to cigarettes. The dose is slowly decreased over time until you can gradually give nicotine up for good.

4. Nicotine does not cause cancer. Cigarettes do.

 True  – Cigarettes cause cancer, chronic lung disease, heart disease, and other disorders. It is the toxins in cigarette smoke, rather than the nicotine content, that is responsible for the majority of the harmful effects.

5. Nicotine causes the yellow stains on your teeth and fingers.

 False  – These are caused by the tar in cigarettes.