What is Nicotine
WHAT IS NICOTINE
... is a stimulant
... that acts as a sedative.
That's a bit of a paradox!
According to the World Health Organization, nicotine may help people feel calmer, causing temporary feelings of relaxation as well as reducing stress, anxiety and even pain.
Nicotine is actually considered a stimulant, not a depressant!
However, it can act as a sedative while revving up the central nervous system.
Some studies suggest the act of smoking or vaping creates a calming effect.
Nicotine causes your body to release the hormone, epinephrine, the "fight or flight" hormone. This makes your breathing become rapid and shallow, your heart rate increase, and your blood pressure rise. You feel alert.
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Article: Understanding Nicotine
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Nicotine is an alkaloid, which is made by several types of plants, including the tobacco plant. Nicotine is also produced synthetically.
Nicotine is highly addictive and acts as a stimulant which is a contributing factor to its addictive properties.
[Source: Wikipedia]
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