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.

The Effects of Nicotine on the Body

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Patricia Nevins, RN, MSN

Nicotine, a chemical found in cigarettes, is one of the most toxic and addictive alkaloid poisons found in the tobacco plant. Alkaloids react with acids to form salts. These salts may be used in medicines. Nicotine is used in gums and transdermal (skin) patches to be used in smoking cessation therapy.