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.

Why Am I Exhausted Since I Quit Smoking?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Kimberly Wilson

The cigarette is an effective and amazingly efficient method of delivering nicotine to the brain. According to The National Institute on Drug Abuse, a smoker receives 1 to 2 mg. of nicotine for every cigarette smoked. The fast delivery to the brain makes nicotine a very addictive substance.