
Managing Nicotine Withdrawal
Nicotine is what makes tobacco addictive. When you quit smoking‚ your body has to get used to not having nicotine. This lack of nicotine is what causes nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
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Nicotine withdrawal is challenging for most smokers. The good news is that the worst withdrawal symptoms usually last less than two weeks, but that time can be really tough. Know what to expect when going through nicotine withdrawal and get ideas for easing your symptoms.