The United States has higher rates of substance addiction than any other developed country on the globe, despite the innumerable preventative and regulatory forces created to combat drug abuse. Tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco items, are among the most commonly used substances in America. Despite being legalized and distributed in every state, tobacco products are the most harmful drug products in the U.S., mostly due to the extremely addictive qualities of tobacco.
Nicotine, the main component of tobacco products, is the chemical behind tobacco addiction. Although not directly harmful to the human body, the addictive characteristics of nicotine instigate the continuing use of tobacco products and repetitive exposure to the toxins and other dangerous chemicals they contain.
This site gives an overview of addiction with a focus on nicotine-based products, the negative effects of nicotine addiction and the range of treatment options available. |
