How Nicotine Addiction Works

You've just learned how to beat your smoking triggers by separating them from cigarettes. Now you'll learn how nicotine in cigarettes affects your brain and the best ways to beat your dependence on them. This is a key part of the EX quit smoking plan - and a proven way to increase your chances of quitting smoking successfully.

• How nicotine addiction works

Advice from a Quit Smoking Expert

Dr. Richard Hurt from Mayo Clinic’s Nicotine Dependence Center is a leading expert in the field of smoking cessation. He'll guide you through valuable information on nicotine addiction. Addiction is powerful. Quitting smoking is hard because your own brain is working against your efforts to stop smoking. In the videos below, Dr. Hurt will explain just HOW powerful addiction to cigarettes can be. He’ll also tell you how medication can double your chances of quitting smoking and help you pick the right one for you. Even if you’ve already tried quit smoking medication and didn’t like it, check out what Dr. Hurt has to say.  There are safe medications for pregnant mothers to take, too.

But remember, always check with your physician before taking any quit smoking medications, especially if you’re pregnant. 

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