Coping with withdrawal symptoms of tobacco consumption

By Dr. Kalrav Mistry

Nicotine makes tobacco addictive because cigarettes and other tobacco products release nicotine rapidly within the bloodstream. This makes quitting tobacco even more difficult and increases the likelihood of returning to smoking. Dopamine and serotonin, also known as “feel-good” hormones, are two neurotransmitters that are released while smoking and these hormones are responsible for the heightened craving for…