When you use tobacco products, nicotine is quickly absorbed into your bloodstream. Within 10 seconds of entering your body, the nicotine reaches your brain and causes the brain to release adrenaline, creating a buzz of pleasure and energy. The buzz fades quickly though, and leaves you feeling tired, a little down, and wanting the buzz again. This feeling is what makes you light up the next cigarette. Since your body is able to build up a high tolerance to nicotine, you’ll need to smoke more and more This up and down cycle repeats over and over, leading to addiction. Addiction keeps people smoking even when they want to quit. Research suggests that children and teens may be especially sensitive to nicotine, making it easier for them to become addicted. The younger smokers are when they start, the more likely they are to become addicted. In fact, about three out of four high school smokers will become adult smokers. –“Nicotine Addiction and Your Health” Which effects of nicotine use do most users experience? Check all that apply. Nicotine affects the pleasure centers of the brain, making it addictive.
Teens who smoke are less likely to smoke as adults.
People have to increase their nicotine use over time to receive the same effects.
People who want to quit are generally able to do so.
Stopping use leads to a tired feeling.