Quit Smoking: Nicotine Effects & Cessation Tips

From kidney stress to reduced athletic performance, the effects of nicotine are widespread. Utilizing cessation tools and understanding the timeline of recovery can help smokers successfully quit.

What Are the Effects of Tobacco Smoking on the Central Nervous System?

Published Apr,05 2018 | By Boyd Bergeson

There are also over 600 documented cigarette additives in commercial tobacco, and 100 of these have been found to have pharmacological effects on the body, especially the central nervous system.

Heath Side Effects to Nicotine Gum

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Boyd Bergeson

Nicotine gum is used to help people stop smoking. It contains nicotine to help people reduce their cravings, but it lacks the other harmful effects that come with smoking and chewing tobacco. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Nicorette.com, nicotine gum was first approved by the U.S.

Boyd Bergeson has been writing since 2000 and has contributed to published research with the National Institute of Health and The Indian Health Board. Bergeson is currently a mental health professional and has worked as a university instructor, senior medical research assistant, textbook editor, and bicycle shop owner. He has a Master of Science in sociology from Portland State University.