WORLD WEEK WITHOUT TOBACCO
WORLD WEEK WITHOUT TOBACCO
Nicotine addiction occurs when nicotine is needed and cannot stop using it. Nicotine is the chemical of tobacco that makes it difficult to quit smoking. Nicotine produces pleasurable effects on the brain, but these effects are temporary. So, you have another cigarette.
The more you smoke, the more nicotine you need to feel good. When you try to stop, you experience unpleasant mental and physical changes. These are the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
No matter how long you’ve been smoking, quitting can improve your health. It’s not easy, but you can stop your nicotine addiction. There are many effective treatments available.
If you need help, the medical and psychological service area of UTMatamoros will help you, through the following emails:
servicio.medico@utmatamoros.edu.mx and atención.psicologica@utmatamoros.edu.mx
