Smokers are not addicted to cigarettes as such, but rather the nicotine that goes into them. Commonly, nicotine withdrawal can cause headaches, irritability, difficulty concentrating and possible depression. This problem was addressed in the early 80s, with the introduction of nicotine gum. More smokers have successfully quit smoking using it than any other quit smoking aid. Recently, it has become even easier to try this popular supplement as it is now available over-the-counter. Doctors say that smokers should use it for 3 months in order to end their addiction. Though it helps most people, some find themselves becoming addicted to the gum. Effectively, they are just swapping the source of their addiction. You may ask – “Is that bad?” Sure, a nicotine habit is bad – just like an addiction to caffeine or candy is bad, but what is worse – smoking or nicotine-laced gum? The answer is the smoking. Remember that is not actually the nicotine in cigarettes that causes all of the health problems associated with smoking. For example, cigarettes contain carcinogens and carbon monoxide, which studies have associated with cancer, whereas Nicotine gum does not contain any cancer-causing substances. Smoking a cigarette gives you a quick surge of nicotine, whereas the gum delivers the nicotine slowly through the mucous membranes of your mouth, plus the levels of nicotine are lower. However, the gum can perpetuate your physical addiction to nicotine, and kicking the gum chewing can result in the same type of side effects as smoking.
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