If you needed a final push to kick the habit for good, this simulation may well be it…
You might be aware of the impact smoking has on your lungs, but what about its effects on your brain?
A ‘disturbing’ study has illustrated the number of minutes a single cigarette can subtract from your lifespan. If that isn’t persuasive enough, understanding the repercussions smoking has on your brain could motivate you to kick the habit for good.
“It takes roughly 10 seconds for nicotine to reach your brain. This influx of nicotine provides such a rush that you instantly feel an uplift in mood.
“With time, your body adapts to the pleasurable effects of nicotine, creating a dependency. This signifies that you’re addicted.
“You experience pleasure when your nicotine levels are elevated and discomfort when they’re not. This fluctuating cycle persists throughout the day, which complicates the process of quitting.”
Indeed, Healthline indicates that nicotine ‘stimulates dopamine signals, producing a pleasurable feeling,’ leading to the development of ‘tolerance’.
