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Nicotine addiction
Nicotine addiction is a condition where there is a dependency on nicotine, the active substance of tobacco and cigarettes. The absence of this substance produces withdrawal symptoms.
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Does porn addiction hit the same brain area as nicotine or alcohol addiction?
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