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Nicotine overview

• Comes from tobacco plant
• Clear liquid
• Origin in North   

Effects of nicotine on the body

• 30-60mg nicotine is neurotoxic. 
• 1mg in every cigarette of nicotine acts like a stimulant.
• It decreases the appetite, boosts mood, relieves depression
• Improves cognition and memory
• stimulates intestinal motility, increases salivation.

How nicotine works

• Absorbed by lung then quickly move into the bloodstrem
• Rapid delivery of nicotine to the brain
• In the brain the nicotine causes the release of chemicals and give you feelings of pleasure for a short period of time
• It is the rapid delivery of nicotine to the brain that gives you a buzz or rush.
• Nicotine level drop creating cravings.

Why so hard to quit smoking

• Acetylcholine
• Involved inmuscle movement, breathing, heart rate, learning, and memory.
• Cause the release of other neurotransmitters and hormones
• When nicotine gets into the brain, it attaches to acetylcholine receptors and mimics the actions of acetylcholine.
• Activates areas of the brain that are involved in producing feelings of pleasure and reward.

How to Effectively Clear Nicotine From the Body

• Drink plenty of water
• Eat fruits and vegetables.
• Exercise.
• Eat foods such as garlic, onions and egg yolks.