The debate continues between medical experts and rehabilitation specialists as to whether or not nicotine in cigarettes is actually an addictive substance.
Many people are unaware of the hotly debated topic of nicotine as a n addictive substance. Some experts claim the substance is only a psychological addiction, while other specialists claim it is in fact a physiological affliction.
I was once contacted by a professional hypnotist who rebuked me for my assertion that I had overcome a nicotine addiction. He proudly touted the fact that nicotine is not a bodily addiction and that my commentary on the issue was unethical.
This notion is hilarious really.
I admit a little research will turn up mixed opinions on the issue.
For instance in 1996 top executives of leading tobacco companies made public claims downplaying the idea of nicotine as a physically addictive chemical. And numerous independent scientific studies have suggested that nicotine is either not the only addictive substance in cigarettes, or that this chemical only causes psychological dependency and no real physical addiction.
On the other hand, In February 2000 the Royal...