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Take the Nicotine Quiz

Nicotine is one of the main chemicals in tobacco. Nicotine is the main reason that smoking and other forms of tobacco are so addictive. Even though most tobacco users know that tobacco is bad for them, they find it hard to quit because of nicotine's addictive effect. Non-tobacco e-cigarettes, hookahs, and vaping pens also have a lot of nicotine in them.

1. Nicotine causes which of these changes in the body?




2. What happens when nicotine comes into contact with the brain?




3. How does dependence on nicotine develop?




4. What's the most common reason for not quitting?




5. E-cigarettes are also called vapes, e-hookahs, vape pens, and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). Any of these is a safe way to help you quit smoking.


6. Medicines are available that can help you quit your dependence on nicotine.


7. Which has less nicotine than cigarettes?




8. Self-help materials are the best way to quit using nicotine.


Author: Floria, Barbara

Author: Wheeler, Brooke

Online Medical Reviewer: Finke, Amy, RN, BSN

Online Medical Reviewer: Perez, Eric MD

Online Medical Reviewer: Watson, L Renee, MSN, RN

Date Last Reviewed: 01/01/2023

© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
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