Nicotine addiction

It’s very addictive.

It makes your brain release feel-good chemicals. The problem is, these wear off quickly and reduce over time, making you smoke more and more to get the same feeling. Nicotine is what causes your addiction to tobacco or vapes.

When you inhale smoke, the nicotine is absorbed into your bloodstream. It then travels to all parts of your body, including your brain. That’s when you get the release of ‘feel good’ chemicals. But those ‘feel good’ effects begin to wear off as your body gets used to the nicotine, meaning you need to get more nicotine to have the same effect – just like any other type of addictive drug. It’s a very powerful chemical.

Our Quitline counsellors can help you to make sure you are using NRT the right way. If you need advice about the products, or any support along the way to help you quit, please call Quitline on 13 7848. Support is tailored to your individual circumstances and preferences.