The oral delivery system is efficient in providing the body with a direct supply of nicotine. Nicotine is a poisonous drug, both a stimulant and a depressant. Nicotine is highly addictive. The oral use of tobacco provides perceived pleasure, gratification and reward. These are the short-term effects.
Nicotine use bonds to many emotions and daily activities.
Reportedly, it improves concentration, but often the nagging drive to maintain a nicotine level proves more a hindrance than a help. The risks include mouth and throat cancer, chronic mouth irritation, tooth loss, gum disease and high blood pressure. The support found in the fellowship of Nicotine Anonymous has helped many of us recover from nicotine addiction, one day at a time. WORK the Twelve Steps. LIST alternative activities to replace nicotine use.