A study reveals a brain circuit between the interpeduncular nucleus and the laterodorsal tegmentum that drives nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Inhibiting this connection in mice reduced anxiety, ...

Stress level changes Quitting smoking causes cravings for nicotine, which may feel stressful. Other symptoms of nicotine withdrawal, such as anxiety, also have to do with stress.

Roughly half of US adult smokers try to quit each year but usually less than 10% succeed — mostly due to troubles managing intense cravings and withdrawal symptoms. A new treatment may help.

For nicotine withdrawal, a doctor may recommend nicotine replacement treatment. Nicotine replacement products may help increase a person’s success in quitting smoking. They come in several forms ...

Treatment for nicotine addiction can include the use of a nicotine replacement therapy (patch, gum, lozenge, or nasal spray), oral medications to reduce nicotine craving under supervision by a ...

One of the papers reveals that psilocybin can help treat nicotine withdrawal in mice, leading to fewer symptoms of withdrawal after treatment with the psychedelic. The experimental mice were ...

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Cytisinicline (historically known as cytisine) is a naturally occurring plant-based alkaloid that binds selectively to nicotinic receptors in the brain that regulate nicotine dependence ...

NicA is available to anyone who has a desire to stop using nicotine in any form, including those using medical or nicotine-withdrawal aids. Since 1982, anyone can join at any time.

Alabama Barker, 19, daughter of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, was rushed to the hospital after experiencing severe nicotine withdrawal symptoms following her decision to quit vaping cold turkey ...