परिभाषा
Nictotine addiction is when a person becomes dependent on nicotine. Being dependent means there is a physical change in how your body reacts to a substance. Your body will also have a reaction when you stop using the substance.
Nicotine can be found in tobacco products such as cigarettes, snuff, chewing tobacco, cigars, or pipes. Tobacco use is also associated with several serious health conditions, such as:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- क्रोनिक ब्रोंकाइटिस
- वातस्फीति
- Cancer, like cancers of the larynx (voice box), oral cavity, throat, esophagus, lung, and colon
- दिल की बीमारी
- आघात
- पागलपन
- Increased risk of stillbirth, infant death, low birth weight, miscarriage, premature delivery, or sudden infant death syndrome
- Shorter life span
- Problems if you have surgery
Nicotine addition can be treated, often with a combination of treatments.
का कारण बनता है
Nicotine acts on the brain’s chemistry. It creates feelings of pleasure. However, the effects go away within a few minutes. Users will need to continue using nicotine to keep the good feelings going. This cycle can lead to addiction.
जोखिम कारक
Anyone who uses nicotine products can become addicted to the substance.
लक्षण
Symptoms develop when nicotine is not being used, also known as withdrawal. Symptoms of withdrawal include:
- चिड़चिड़ापन
- Craving
- Nervousness
- सिरदर्द
- Thinking and attention problems
- नींद न आना
- Increased appetite
निदान
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms, medical and smoking history. A physical exam will be done.
Breathing tests may also be done to see how well your lungs are working.
उपचार
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Treatment may involve one or more therapies. Options include:
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
NRT relieves withdrawal symptoms. NRT products:
- Nicotine gum
- Lozenges
- Nasal sprays
- Patches
- Inhalers
The chance of abusing these products is low since NRT does not create “feel good” feelings.
NRT may help you to:
- Avoid smoking
- Reduce the amount of tobacco you use
- Quit and stay smoke-free
व्यवहार थेरेपी
Behavioral therapies include:
- काउंसिलिंग
- Group behavior therapy
- Telephone quit lines, cell phone programs, and text messaging programs
- Internet and computer-based programs
- Self-help classes and manuals
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
दवा
Some antidepressants and nicotine partial agonists may help you quit. Other medications may help ease withdrawal symptoms or block the effects of nicotine if you start smoking again.
रोकथाम
The best prevention is to never use tobacco products. Try to avoid places where people are smoking.