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Nicotine withdrawal   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment

Alternative names:

Withdrawal from nicotine

Definition:

A condition of mild irritability, headache, and craving associated with the sudden withdrawal of nicotine from a nicotine-dependent individual. See smoking - tips on how to quit and smoking hazards.

Causes and Risks

Almost all people who try to quit have some form of nicotine withdrawal. Generally, the longer one has been a smoker, the more likely withdrawal symptoms will occur. Furthermore, people who are regular smokers (smoke at regular times each day) will also have strong and pervasive withdrawal symptoms.

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