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Why are tobacco products addictive?

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Why are tobacco products addictive?

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All tobacco products contain nicotine. Nicotine is a chemical that activates the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the brain. When activated, these receptors increase the amount of dopamine in the brain by a small amount. Dopamine is the brain’s primary reward neurotransmitter and produces a mild high.

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