Nicotine Dependence, Factors That Encourage Smokers Difficult Repentance

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Description

Nicotine dependence or addiction to tobacco dependence is a condition of the products made ​​from tobacco due to the influence of nicotine. In other words, patients with nicotine dependence can not stop using products made from nicotine even though it was dangerous. Because nicotine produces effects that make sufferers feel has a nice mood in the brain, although only temporarily. The problem is the effect of encouraging someone to continue to consume tobacco and the resulting dependence on him. At the same time, stop consuming tobacco actually cause withdrawal symptoms such as irritability and anxiety.

Cause

Course of nicotine dependence is caused by a chemical called nicotine which encourage users to continue to smoke because it is addictive. In addition, nicotine can increase the release of brain chemical compounds called neurotransmitters and regulates mood and behavior. One is dopamine, which makes a person feel comfort or pleasure which is also part of the process of addiction. This dependence is also caused by smoking behavior has become habitual one. Usually smoked most often done when: - Certain times like when drinking coffee in the morning or work breaks - After eating - In certain places or certain group of friends - Talking on the phone - Feeling depressed or sad - Smelling burning cigarette - driving a car.

Symptom

- I can not stop smoking - Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when trying to quit smoking such strong cravings, anxiety, irritability, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, depression, frustration, often feel hungry, insomnia and constipation or diarrhea - Fixed smoke despite emerging cardiac or pulmonary disorders lung - Reluctant social activities just to smoke.

Treatment

- Stop smoking - Medications such as anti-nicotine Bupropion (Zyban, Wellbutrin), varenicline (Chantix), nortriptyline (Pamelor) or Clonidine (Catapres) - nicotine replacement therapy such as nicotine patches (NicoDerm CQ, Habitrol), nicotine gum (Nicorette ), nicotine lozenge (Commit, Nicorette mini lozenge), nicotine nasal spray (Nicotrol NS), nicotine inhaler (Nicotrol) - Voluntary counseling and programs to quit smoking addiction.

source:  MayoClinic