Nicotine addiction: Symptoms, Causes, Therapy
Brief overview Description: physical and psychological dependence on nicotine effects Symptoms: strong craving for nicotine, loss of control, continued use despite harmful consequences, withdrawal symptoms (e.g. restlessness and irritability) Causes: Conditioning of the reward center in the brain, stress, possibly genetically determined response to nicotine Diagnosis: Criteria include strong craving, high consumption, difficulty giving up … Nicotine addiction: Symptoms, Causes, Therapy
