nicotine addiction

Ranbir Kapoor confesses he's been a nicotine addict since 15, says it's the worst kind

The countdown to 'Sanju' has just begun!

May 31, 2018, 22:37 PM IST

Scientists identify the root of nicotine addiction, may lead to new treatments

Nicotine is a stimulant that works by binding to receptors widely distributed throughout the brain.

Dec 28, 2017, 20:41 PM IST

Belief about nicotine content in cigs influence smokers craving

How the brain responds to nicotine depends on a smoker`s belief about the nicotine content in a cigarette, states a recent research conducted at the University of Texas in Dallas. The study found that smoking a nicotine cigarette but believing that it lacked nicotine failed to satisfy cravings related to nicotine addiction.

Sep 24, 2016, 12:34 PM IST