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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Office on Smoking and Health
Tel: 1-800-CDC-INFO
(1-800-232-4636)
TTY: 1-888-232-6348
E-mail: tobaccoinfo@cdc.gov
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You Can Quit Smoking
Nicotine Addiction
- Most smokers are dependent on nicotine. Smokeless
tobacco use can also lead to nicotine dependence.
- Nicotine dependence is the most common form of
chemical dependence in the United States.
- Research suggests that nicotine is as addictive
as heroin, cocaine, or alcohol.
- Examples of nicotine withdrawal symptoms include
irritability, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, insomnia, restlessness,
and increased appetite.
- Quitting tobacco use is difficult and may require
multiple attempts.
- FDA-approved medications that can reduce the withdrawal
symptoms that may occur with a quit attempt are available.
- For more information regarding FDA-approved medications,
call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or speak with your health care provider.
Page last updated 02/28/2007