How long do nicotine withdrawal symptoms last, when one stops smoking?
Because nicotine causes a physiological change in the brain’s neurotransmitter levels, it takes time for natural neurotransmitter production to return to normal. Therefore, until the neurotransmitter balance is restored, you could experience varying degrees of nicotine withdrawal. This is why it is very important to create a nicotine replacement strategy that meets the physiological nicotine demand throughout the treatment period. For some, that time may be 3 to 4 months, for others it may take a year or more. Keep in mind, nicotine is not harmful, so regardless of the treatment time, your health starts to improve the day you quit smoking.
