Questions About Smoking, Tobacco, and Health
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Why do people start smoking?
Is smoking tobacco really addictive?
Addiction is marked by the repeated, compulsive seeking or use of a substance despite its harmful effects and unwanted consequences. Addiction is mental or emotional dependence on a substance. Nicotine is the known addictive substance in tobacco, and researchers are looking for other substances that may also contribute to tobacco dependence.
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