Tobacco-Related Disorders is a topic covered in the Johns Hopkins Psychiatry Guide.
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DEFINITION
- Tobacco use disorder is a cluster of behavioral, cognitive, and physical characteristics that occur in persons who are regular cigarette smokers or users of other tobacco products.
- Nicotine is the active ingredient in tobacco that triggers dopamine release and leads to the pleasurable effects of smoking.
- Chronic nicotine exposure results in tolerance and physical dependence.
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Last updated: May 2, 2017
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