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How long it takes to get addicted to nicotine (and how to tell if you are)

Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD Key Takeaways You can get addicted to nicotine within days of starting to use it.
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The FDA Should Reduce Nicotine In Cigarettes—And Use A Better Test To Ensure It Happens

Eons before Europeans arrived in North America, Native Americans cultivated the tobacco leaf for ceremonial activities and medicinal purposes for use during prayers and rituals. They presented the ...