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In which way does nicotine cause addiction?

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Nicotine addiction causes changes in the brain that lead to further addiction and the desire to smoke. Indirectly, nicotine causes the release of dopamine in the pleasure and motivation areas of the brain.

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Step-by-step explanation:

nicotine from cigarettes stimulates cells in the brain to release dopamine, triggering a pleasure response. Over time while still smoking or vaping the number of nicotine receptors increases and changes your brain's anatomy

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