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Nicotine dependence
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Nicotine dependence is an addiction to tobacco products like cigarettes caused by the drug nicotine. You may have nicotine dependence if you can’t stop smoking and experience withdrawal symptoms when you try. Developing a plan can help you quit smoking.
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cigarette, cigar, cigarillo, smoke, tobacco, chew, NRT, addiction, habit, quit, cessation
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Rated on: 12/5/2018 9:32:36 PM
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