Withdrawal syndrome when quitting smoking - how long does it last, how to help yourself.

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Why withdrawal syndrome occurs: mechanisms of formation of nicotine addiction.
Clinical picture of withdrawal syndrome.
Why is treatment for nicotine addiction important?
How to ease the symptoms of withdrawal symptoms.

“Quitting smoking is easy! I've done this a thousand times! It is this statement by Mark Twain that accurately characterizes numerous attempts to get rid of the almost irresistible craving for cigarettes. Despite a lot of information about the dangers of tobacco smoke, smoking is often perceived as a completely harmless (and until recently, fashionable) habit. Usually it all starts as an innocent indulgence - a couple of cigarettes when talking with friends, discussing the latest news in the smoking room in the office, and many do not notice how a few pieces gradually grow into a dozen, or even a pack a day. And quitting is no longer so easy: in addition to psychological, nicotine causes physical dependence. And without competent psychotherapeutic and medication assistance, it is very difficult to cope with withdrawal symptoms when quitting smoking.

What should I do?

Dizziness can lead to injuries at home and on the street, prevent you from doing your usual work, and make you want to return to cigarettes. That's why you need to calm down and try to cope with it.

If you feel dizzy, try to lie down and relax. This will increase blood flow to the brain.
Take more walks in the fresh air. Long walks will improve your overall well-being and saturate your blood with oxygen.
Physical activity and water treatments will help restore vascular tone.
Friendly relationships and restful sleep will improve your mood and become an incentive to stick to your decision to give up cigarettes.
A contrast shower is a good method to strengthen blood vessels.

After some time, withdrawal symptoms will subside. If dizziness still bothers you, contact a neurologist. You need to make sure that there are no diseases associated with organic brain damage.

Do you still think that it is impossible to get rid of DIZZINESS?

Why does withdrawal syndrome occur: mechanisms of nicotine addiction formation

After inhaling tobacco smoke, approximately 25% of nicotine immediately penetrates the systemic bloodstream and reaches the brain within 10–15 seconds. Thus, in terms of the speed of onset of the effect, smoking is comparable to intravenous drug administration. One of the features that causes physical addiction to tobacco is its rapid destruction in the body (half-life does not exceed 2 hours). This explains the frequent desire to smoke again and again.

Like other psychostimulants, smoking, like one of the main neurotransmitters acetylcholine, affects dopamine structures in the brain. A powerful release of adrenaline, norepinephrine, endorphin and some hormones (in particular, adrenocorticotropic hormones, cortisol) has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system. This creates a kind of “positive” effect for the smoker and a desire to repeat it again.

Clinical picture of withdrawal syndrome

The first signs of withdrawal syndrome appear very quickly - 2–2.5 hours after the last cigarette smoked, reaching a peak within 24 hours. How long nicotine withdrawal lasts depends on many factors, in particular, on the smoking experience and the character of the smoker. Typically, the main symptoms persist for 2–3 weeks, with individual manifestations lasting up to several months. Often, addicts admit that they don’t mind smoking even 2–3 years after their last cigarette.

In addition to the passionate, almost irresistible desire to go on a smoke break, the acute period of withdrawal syndrome manifests itself:

malaise;
weakness;
irritability, intolerance, anxiety;
worsening mood;
increased appetite, and the smoker usually prefers snacks, candies, etc., rather than full meals;
headache.

A cough appears a little later, it is difficult for a person to focus his attention on anything, he suffers from insomnia at night, and on the contrary, drowsiness during the day. Also, withdrawal syndrome when quitting smoking is typically characterized by a decrease in blood pressure and exercise intolerance. Independent attempts to quit smoking are often accompanied by the appearance of extra pounds, since the desire to “binge” smoke breaks persists for many months.

How to survive quitting smoking

January 21, 2013, 06:27

Have you tried to quit smoking many times, but found it too difficult? Or are you just planning to quit smoking, but are afraid to fail? Yes, smoking is also called a bad habit because the body, accustomed to artificial stimulation, rebels, experiencing tobacco withdrawal. This is called withdrawal syndrome or, as they say more simply, withdrawal symptoms. and learn how to cope with the temporary discomfort of quitting smoking, how to ease withdrawal symptoms, and what will help you overcome physical discomfort and return to a normal, healthy life. Your questions are answered by the Deputy Chief Physician for Research at Clinical Hospital No. 83 of the FMBA of Russia, pulmonologist, Doctor of Medical Sciences Alexander Vyacheslavovich Averyanov.

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Senn Is quitting smoking dangerous for people with heart disease?

No, quitting smoking is not dangerous. Nicotine is a very powerful component in the development of heart disease. Stress and physical illness in people with physical addiction can affect the heart, but in this case, nicotine replacement medications are used.

Marat how to get rid of outbursts of aggression when you quit smoking?

This is a common problem that accompanies smoking cessation in adults. This phenomenon is temporary - for 2-3 months after completely quitting smoking. During this period, you need to engage yourself in physical activity and start taking herbal medications that reduce aggression: motherwort tincture, valerian.

Alexey I am 20 years old. I started smoking at the age of 16 at school and quit at the age of 18. That is, I smoked for 2 years in total. And symbolically, I started smoking before my birthday, and I also quit before my birthday. It was hard, but I persevered. I haven't smoked for more than 2 years. Recently (August 29-30, 2010) I went to a gathering of institute activists. In the evening, after all the events, many drank and smoked. I joined them. I drank coffee and smoked. My head started to hurt and I was dizzy. I didn't pay any attention to it. Many people have this reaction. And now I have been smoking for more than 20 days. Yesterday, for example, I smoked about 10 cigarettes! (September 15, 2010) Now I even feel nauseous when I inhale, my head still hurts, although it also hurts because of low blood pressure in the morning. But sometimes you still really want to smoke! Sometimes I just smoke for company... Alexander Vyacheslavovich, please tell me, give valuable advice on how to quit smoking!? Sincerely, Alexey, Kursk.

To my great shame, I smoked for 15 years. And like many people, there were breakdowns and unsuccessful attempts to quit. But everything ended well in the end. Although, I won’t lie, I still have the urge to smoke from time to time. Imagine if you knew that a cigarette contained radioactive substances, would you smoke? Would the desire to smoke be stronger than the consequences? The main problem of those who cannot quit smoking is that they do not fully understand the consequences of tobacco use. Many people think that this will not affect them. It is not true. And when you realize that you are receiving a dose of toxins, the damage from which is irreversible, you can stop smoking. If you can’t motivate yourself, don’t try to fight on your own, it’s better to consult a doctor.

Alexey Hello, Alexander Vyacheslavovich! I just completed my twentieth day since I stopped smoking. However, the problem is that I am seriously afraid of breaking down at any moment. I am 42 years old, I have been smoking for 24 of them. Not very much, about ten a day, no more. Now I dream about them. I can't sleep, although breathing has become a little easier. I could not smoke all day, but in the evening, before going to bed, I needed a cigarette. At least one. Any brand. What to do? They told me: “Be patient for three months!” Okay, I agree, what then? Will this end, or will I still fall apart? It's such a shame to waste your time! Maybe you can recommend something? Thanks in advance. Alexey, Lipetsk.

There is no need to be afraid of failure. If you smoke again, nothing bad will happen. You just need to understand whether this is a one-time situation or whether you will start smoking regularly again. There is no need to be afraid of smoking once. This is bad, but you shouldn’t consider yourself a heavy smoker again, even if you haven’t smoked for just a month.

Peter Hello! I haven't smoked for seven days. The first three days everything was fine, starting from the fourth day there was an incomprehensible taste in my mouth—sour, in my opinion. What is this connected with? Should this be the case when you quit smoking and how to get rid of it? I have already tried everything: sweets, fruits, etc., it helps for 5-10 minutes and then it starts again.

This is due to the fact that your taste buds have been “clogged” with tobacco smoke for a long time. Now you have unlocked them and you have begun to experience tastes that were not there before. After a few weeks, real perception will be restored.

Hello Anastasia, please tell me how you can quit smoking so as not to relapse. And what exercises should you do to get your lungs in order?

Any regular physical activity allows you to cleanse the lungs and restore the lung mucosa, but there are no special breathing exercises for this.

Dmitry Good afternoon. Tell me, how long does it take for the body to recover after quitting smoking? I mean cough, shortness of breath and other syndromes. And another question: which cigarettes are more harmful - strong or light? I know that everyone; it’s just that my friends smoke light cigarettes and say that strong cigarettes are more harmful to health, although I know that light cigarettes are more harmful, because they contain more tobacco wet. As an expert, tell me who is right? Thank you in advance.

If this is a symptom of an already formed chronic disease, they will remain with you for life, only slightly decreasing. If you have not yet caused such critical harm to your body, then within a few months this kind of sensation will disappear. Light cigarettes differ from regular cigarettes in their nicotine content: you reduce the nicotine load, but other toxins also enter the body. The main harm from tobacco smoke is the combustion products of tobacco.

derSpinner Hello, Vyacheslavovich Averyanov! 1) What foods best remove nicotine and toxins from the body? 2) Is it true that “milk reduces the harm from smoking”? 3) How long does physical (drug) dependence on smoking last on average, and when does only “psychological” remain? 4) When you don’t smoke for a long time (for example, you quit), your lungs seem to be “torn” from the inside. What to do about it? I hope for detailed answers. Thank you.

There are no such products - it is impossible to artificially remove what came with nicotine. But there are substances and products that reduce the effects of nicotine. These are antioxidants that are found in fresh vegetables and fruits: vitamins C and E. One of the symptoms of nicotine addiction is a feeling of lack of oxygen. This can be corrected with bronchodilator drugs prescribed by your doctor.

Yulia Hello! I really want to quit smoking, I tried 2 times, without success (((. I break down on the 2-3rd day. I tried to occupy myself with activities instead of smoking, it helps, but not for long. Help me cope, tell me how to survive stress. Thanks in advance! Sergey I haven’t smoked for three days now, how can I consolidate the results?

I think in your case there is no physical dependence and quitting smoking is not difficult for you, you will not have any painful symptoms from it. The main thing is for you to understand that every cigarette you smoke is evil. After all, most smokers believe that they simply enjoy it without consequences. And despite the “positive” examples, every cigarette causes harm. Of course, the people around you should help you: if you remain in a smoking company, your hand will automatically reach for a cigarette. As for stress, it’s most likely far-fetched. That is, quitting smoking is entirely within a person’s power, the main thing is to make a decision.

Marusenka Good afternoon, Alexander Vyacheslavovich!!! I asked to smoke on 08/23/2010 (18 years of smoking experience), it seemed easy, but during this time I broke down twice, once half a cigarette, the second time I smoked one cigarette (and both times to the point of vomiting). With your mind and body you understand that this is utter disgusting, but you still reach out (and this mainly happens when you drink) in a normal state you don’t even remember about cigarettes, what to do in moments of weakness? Thank you!!!!! Natasha Rostovtseva Why do you want to smoke when drinking alcohol? I haven't smoked for over two years, but I noticed that drinking wine or cocktails is the only situation where I sometimes have thoughts about smoking. Despite the fact that I can be in my apartment or at a party, where there is no tobacco smoke at all.

There is nothing wrong with the fact that you lost your temper, smoked, but then continued to quit smoking, no. It is very good that you are critical of your problem. If you only want to smoke when you drink alcohol, I think you will eventually stop smoking altogether. It is clear that you do not have a serious smoking addiction. Why do you want to smoke? Because under the influence of alcohol, self-control and the attitudes that you made to yourself about smoking disappear.

Dmitry Hello. My name is Dmitry, I am 28 years old, of which I have been smoking for 18 years. My problem is that I can't quit. I’ve probably tried all the methods: chewing gum, patches, Alenn Cara’s book, hypnosis, willpower, even soaking cigarettes in milk and much more. And I continue to smoke now. To be honest, I don’t know how you can help me, but I still hope for your help. I already have quite serious health problems, but most of all I am worried about the health of my loved ones. I have a wife and a one-year-old son, whom I love madly. When I come home from the street I feel that the room smells of cigarettes, even my son’s clothes all smell. I can’t go more than 3 hours without a cigarette, everything starts to irritate me, I’m afraid to lash out at my family, even those moments when my son hugs me and calls me daddy don’t cause much joy if I haven’t smoked for several hours, all my thoughts are about lighting up. Help me quit. Best regards, Dmitry. victor Hello! My name is Viktor. I’m 38 years old, 25 of them, I smoke 2 packs a day. I tried to quit 1000 times but it blows my mind! Even my wife says, you’d better smoke, otherwise God forbid you’ll kill someone. Please help me - tell me how to restrain yourself and don't smoke!

Apparently, you have a serious, severe tobacco addiction and it will be difficult for you to quit smoking on your own. Therefore, I recommend that you contact the Health Center, which has a smoking cessation room, where they will help you choose a way to quit smoking. It’s very good that you were able to realize the harm of smoking and want to quit. There are also objective diagnostic methods that help a person find out at what stage of health deterioration you are at. If you undergo diagnostics and realize that despite the fact that you are 30 years old, the patency of the bronchi is already reduced, this will be a great “hit on the brain” and will motivate you more to quit smoking. But drugs to combat smoking must be chosen by a doctor.

Alexander, please tell me when it will be possible to start training (for now only on cardio equipment), go jogging, etc., in general, to properly ventilate the lungs? I heard that it is harmful in the first stages of quitting smoking. I haven’t smoked for a month with pennies.

If a person has a short history of smoking, you can start training from the very beginning of the quit period. It’s another matter if there are any illnesses, such as shortness of breath. In this case, the load must be dosed. By the way, regular physical activity helps to cope with the craving for smoking. Lung tissue can be restored if a person does not experience chronic inflammatory processes associated with smoking.

Denis Alexander Vyacheslavovich, where to start quitting tobacco, and do all kinds of patches and chewing gum help?

In order to choose a way to quit smoking, you must first assess the degree of tobacco addiction. If it is purely psychological, the use of various drugs is not necessary; suggestion and methods of awareness of the problem of smoking are sufficient. If the dependence is physical, then the use of either nicotine replacement drugs or drugs that fight addiction is required. In general, testing yourself using the Fagerström test is a worldwide practice. Once you know the extent of your addiction, you can begin to walk the path of quitting. Patches and chewing gum will only be needed when the addiction is very strong. But you don’t have to try to use nicotine substitutes yourself, but contact a specialist - for example, at the Health Center.

Azat, where does the severe dizziness come from when quitting smoking for 12-15 hours after smoking a cigarette?

In general, dizziness is not a typical symptom of discomfort when quitting smoking. We are most likely talking about a dysregulation of the autonomic nerve centers. But only doctors can evaluate this - you need to at least measure your blood pressure.

Dmitry Hello. I have been smoking for 3 years, 1 of which I have been trying to quit in every possible way, but to no avail. Without cigarettes, I can’t concentrate on anything normally, I want to smoke, everything starts to irritate me, I can’t help but think about cigarettes... tell me how to avoid this... Stella Hello, Alexander Vyacheslavovich. I've been smoking for a little over three years and now it seems to me that I have enough motivation to quit. Health problems began, including with my voice. And I would like to improve his voice training. I think I have a great chance of quitting smoking, because if I go on vacation with my family, then not smoking for about 2-3 weeks does not pose any problem for me. But as soon as I return, I start smoking in the company of friends and colleagues during breaks at work and at college. If I can safely not smoke while on vacation, but I smoke only in the company of smoking friends, then do I need to isolate myself from smoking companies or is my weakness in something else? How not to feel deprived after quitting smoking? Thank you in advance. Katya Hello Alexander Vyacheslavovich. Please advise how I can survive quitting smoking. I tried to quit smoking many times and every time by the end of the second day without cigarettes I become not myself. I constantly want to smoke (they often write that you can endure it for 10 minutes and everything will pass), but I can think about a cigarette for hours. I have nowhere to put my energy and nervous excitement. and when I smoke, it’s also bad, because I immediately feel dizzy and ashamed of myself that I still relapsed. Well, how can I cope???

Apparently, you have not made a final decision to quit smoking. Three years of experience does not indicate the presence of physical dependence. You can still live without cigarettes, but you do not fully understand the harmfulness of smoking and the irritation you are talking about is most likely associated with an internal desire to maintain addiction, and not with physical dependence. Once you are motivated and make a decision, you will not have such symptoms.

yanabanana Hello! Tell me, please, what should you be wary of at first when quitting smoking if you have problems with gastrointestinal motility? and should it? Best regards, Yana

If a person has frequent stools, for example with irritable bowel syndrome, then there is a high probability that when quitting smoking, the stool will normalize, since nicotine provokes increased intestinal activity. And if you have constipation, its symptoms may intensify while quitting smoking - this is one of the fairly common and characteristic consequences. In order to reduce these types of consequences, you need to eat more fiber and raw vegetables.

dengel Hello, Alexander Vyacheslavovich! Please tell me how to help the body recover after quitting smoking. I haven’t smoked for about a month, but I smoked for 9 years. And how to overcome the habit of gnawing something when you want to smoke, because I quit smoking, and this month I gained 4 kg, because I want to smoke mainly in the evening, when, moreover, access to the refrigerator is open. Galina Hello. Could you please advise me on how to quit smoking correctly? I tried 2 months ago and during the period I didn’t smoke I gained 5 kg. Evgeniya Hello, I haven’t smoked for almost a week, until the desire arose, but since there were several attempts to quit smoking (I haven’t smoked for almost a year), I am afraid of cigarettes. What if I fall apart again? And I really want to eat(((What is this and how to deal with it? Thank you very much! Andrey Hello Alexander Vyacheslavovich. Since September 1, I quit smoking, I smoked a pack a day for 25 years in a row. Now I don’t smoke all day long enough, but after 19 o’clock they start unpleasant withdrawal symptoms, a feeling of a lump in the throat, I tolerate it, but still I smoke 2-3 pieces before bed, and so on for 20 days. Please tell me how to deal with the evening attack of the desire to smoke?

In such cases, it is necessary to use nicotine replacement drugs at the time when you want to smoke. In your case in the evening. Indeed, the sucking reflex exists and to quit smoking you can use a wooden stick that can be chewed or sucked. Weight gain can be avoided by reducing calorie intake and increasing physical activity, making it daily. By the way, physical activity is a good fight against cigarette cravings.

Nikita noticed that when you quit smoking, a particularly strong desire to smoke arises if you feel hungry. Why is this happening?

The fact is that nicotine increases the acidity of the stomach and provokes a feeling of “sucking in the pit of the stomach.” You most likely have an associative connection between this sensation and the cigarette. And now it seems to you that you are missing the pleasure that came with smoking. In a few months you will cope with this symptom.

Ganna0708 Hello, I am 40 years old, 26 years of experience. I’ve never tried to quit smoking, but lately I feel like I can’t do it anymore. Three days ago I felt sick in the morning, and I left for work without smoking a single cigarette. At work I felt sick, dizzy, tossed from side to side, and sick. I rather went to the pharmacy and bought some chewing Nicorette. I didn’t have a rubber bandage and I’ve been “stormed” for three days now, but I’m not giving up!! I have a question for you - you must chew chewing gum as much as is prescribed in the instructions, it suggests 8-15 pieces per day for 3 months, and then reduce the dose. And secondly, maybe something to drink, is your head noisy and dizzy, are you having problems with digestion?

You should not take the symptoms that have arisen lightly - they may be symptoms of diseases that are already caused by smoking. You need to understand what is happening to you; perhaps there is a serious problem behind the malaise. Therefore, you need to see a doctor and get examined. Regarding the use of nicotine replacement medications, I believe that they should only be used in case of serious physical symptoms when quitting smoking. And such an appointment should occur at a meeting with a doctor.

Roman Hello! I’ve been smoking for 20 years, about a pack a day, I quit smoking several times... The last time I lasted almost a year! My question is: How can I erase memories of smoking from my memory? After all, every day, for a year, I overpowered myself not to smoke, in any stressful situations I reached for a cigarette... Perhaps smoking is related to endorphins?

If you are a long-time smoker, you will experience occasional cravings. And here you will have to use your willpower more than once.

Dara Hello. My husband has already tried to quit smoking several times (he didn’t smoke for 1.5 to 6 months), but then he starts again. He himself says that he doesn’t want cigarettes during this period, but starts smoking for psychological reasons: stressful work and a smoking environment. Tell me how and what to replace cigarettes, which serve as a sedative and relaxant, if it is not possible to change jobs and colleagues.

The environment is important for a person who has decided to quit smoking. You need to talk to your colleagues and ask them for help - at least not smoking in his presence. The ideal option is for the smokers themselves to stop the quitter. But if a reflex has formed, there are electronic cigarettes, sticks and other items that allow you to maintain the feeling of a cigarette in your mouth.

Maxim Hello. After ten years of smoking, I stopped smoking for about 4 years, and then resumed smoking. When refusing, the main reasons were an unpleasant odor from hair and clothes and a weakened sense of smell, as well as loss of pleasure from tobacco. The reasons for resuming smoking were the same: I spent a lot of time in smoky rooms, so the smell from my clothes and hair was inevitable, and the forgotten pleasure of smoking returned. Four months ago I stopped smoking regularly again; there were 2-3 relapses. Now I can confidently say that the “withdrawal” is quite easy to bear, the symptoms are more pleasantly exciting than depressing. But the main problem is automatic reactions. For example, I still really want to smoke after a large meal or after a cup of coffee, despite the fact that at other times I may not remember about a cigarette. Combined with the availability of cigarettes and the social acceptance of smoking, it is very difficult to avoid relapse, and relapse is likely to lead to regular smoking. Do you have any advice other than contacting a narcologist?

Nastya I’ve been smoking for three years, but health problems have already begun. Shortness of breath, headache in the evenings, I get very tired during the day - this has never happened before. My husband and I want to have a child in about half a year, and I’m clearly determined to give up, I don’t want the baby to breathe smoke in the womb. Please tell me how to prepare yourself for the fact that this is “really the last cigarette”?

It’s very simple to decide that this is really the last cigarette. If your husband smokes, try to quit together. Three years of smoking experience is a short period of time and you can quit smoking by making a decision. You just haven't made a decision yet.

Why is it important to treat nicotine addiction?

On average, one cigarette contains up to 0.5 mg of nicotine; the conventionally lethal dose for humans is about 60 mg.

Physiological effects of tobacco include:

narrowing of peripheral vessels;
increased peristalsis;
general decrease in the speed of metabolic processes;
increased blood pressure;
increased excitability;
tachycardia and palpitations.

In the long term, smoking negatively affects the functions of almost all organs and systems. First of all, this addiction is associated with an increased risk of cancer. Of course, the respiratory tract is the first to be affected. But smokers are more often diagnosed with malignant neoplasms of the larynx and trachea, stomach, intestines, and liver.

There is a high probability of developing:

hypertension;
atherosclerosis;
heart attack;
cerebrovascular accidents;
gastric ulcer, nonspecific ulcerative colitis;
obstructive pulmonary disease.

When smoking, respiratory viral infections are much more severe, women experience menopause earlier, and the risk of osteoporosis increases. The pathological habit does not have the best effect on the appearance and condition of the teeth.

How to relieve withdrawal symptoms

As practice shows, about 90% of smokers declare their desire to get rid of this bad habit, but only 5–7% succeed without professional help. The most common cause of relapse is the influence of stress factors and other external circumstances. Moreover, serious health problems do not deter many from returning to tobacco.

At Ugodiya, the specialists know perfectly well how to help not only get rid of the symptoms of withdrawal symptoms when quitting smoking, but also cope with the disease in general.

There are several methods to treat nicotine addiction. This:

replacement therapy;
consultations with a psychologist;
coding;
physiotherapy.

As a rule, monotherapy does not bring the desired result, so doctors prefer complex treatment. To relieve acute symptoms of withdrawal, medications containing minimal doses of nicotine are indicated, which are available in the form of tablets, chewing gum, patches, and sprays. They do not differ in their mechanism of action; a specific agent is chosen solely on the basis of the patient’s personal preferences.

As the symptoms of withdrawal syndrome ease, the dose of nicotine-containing drugs is reduced. To eliminate nervousness, anxiety, restlessness and correct sleep disorders, sedatives are used. Plant-based sedatives are the safest, however, with a long history of addiction and pronounced manifestations of withdrawal, the effect of medicinal herbs is usually not enough.

In such cases, the specialist individually selects antidepressants and/or sleeping pills. Application begins with a minimum dose, which is then either left unchanged or increased to a therapeutically reasonable dose. At the same time, a course of cognitive behavioral psychotherapy is started.

After eliminating the main symptoms of withdrawal syndrome, acupuncture and coding are recommended. This approach allows you to achieve a positive result in the shortest possible time and avoid relapse.

Physical dependence on tobacco

Constantly smoking cigarettes forms a physical dependence on tobacco, and hard times begin for the smoker. Now he is forced to smoke a cigarette every time so as not to experience withdrawal symptoms or smoking cessation syndrome.

Formed physical dependence is necessarily expressed in nicotine withdrawal. The fact is that the patient’s body is already accustomed to receiving the compounds necessary for its work through smoking, so when the dose is reduced or completely absent, it signals that doping is necessary so that it can continue its work.

At this moment, the smoker experiences unpleasant physical and psychological symptoms, which together are called nicotine withdrawal. Until the chemical purity of the body is restored, a person will experience varying degrees of discomfort.

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