An estimated 30% to 50% of smokers in the U.S. try to quit in any given year. The adverse effects of nicotine addiction are one of the many reasons to quit, and understandably so. In this article, we’ll discuss nicotine addiction and the strategies available to overcome it.
Understanding Nicotine Addiction
Nicotine is an alkaloid, like caffeine and morphine. It stimulates the release of dopamine, a feel-good brain chemical that activates the parts of the brain that contribute to pleasure. Nicotine is addictive, meaning that the body develops a perceived “need” for it over time.
Nicotine addiction can cause several adverse effects, including irritability, anxiety, depression, cognitive deficits, and disrupted sleep. Additionally, many of the products that contain nicotine, like cigarettes, contain harmful chemicals that increase the risk of cancer, heart disease, and stroke.
Strategies to Overcome Nicotine Addiction
Adjust Your Environment
Adjusting your environment by removing nicotine products from your home, car, and workplace, along with paraphernalia like lighters and ashtrays, can help limit nicotine cravings.
Gather a Circle of Support
Tell your loved ones, including family, friends, and coworkers, about your effort to quit nicotine. This can help you gather support while more easily avoiding situations that could lead to temptation.
Consider IV Therapy for Nicotine Addiction
NAD+ IV therapy can help people trying to overcome nicotine addiction. It works by helping to alleviate withdrawal symptoms, providing a natural boost in mental clarity and energy levels, and supporting the body’s natural detoxification.
NAD+ stands for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, and it’s a coenzyme that supports the cells’ ability to generate energy and repair damage. In individuals with nicotine addiction, NAD+ levels in the body are depleted. This is because NAD+ and nicotine are similar in structure. So, supplementation with IV therapy can help restore NAD+ levels for added relief from nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
Reach out to The IV-Suite today to learn more about how you can benefit from IV therapy to overcome nicotine addiction.