Nicotine

A chemical found in tobacco, aubergines and tomatoes which is considered one of the most addictive drugs in existence. It is a mild stimulant, with stress relieving effects. It is widely used in the form of cigarettes, the use of which carries a high risk of causing cancer or heart issues over time. Increasingly, it is 'vaped' as a purportedly safer alternative to smoking.

Harm potential

extremely addictive with a high potential for abuse

Dosage

This dosage information is gathered from users and resources for educational purposes only. It is not a recommendation and should be verified with other sources for accuracy.

Duration

Effects

• Abnormal heartbeat
• Appetite suppression
• dizziness
• Increased blood pressure
• increased heart rate
• nausea
• pupil constriction
• vasoconstriction
• Anxiety
• Compulsive redosing
• Cognitive euphoria
• Focus enhancement
• Enhancement of the memory function
• motivation enhancement
• thought acceleration
• Wakefulness
• Increased perspiration

Interactions

Tolerance

full

rapidly develops with prolonged and repeated use

half

3 - 7 days

zero

1 - 2 weeks