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Separating science from speculation in the nicotine debate
Addiction risk varies dramatically by delivery method. Pure nicotine (patches) shows markedly lower addiction potential than cigarettes.
Multiple studies demonstrate attention and memory improvements in people who never smoked, proving true enhancement effects.
Nicotine itself is not carcinogenic. The other compounds in tobacco smoke (tar, benzopyrene) cause cancer, not nicotine.
Research shows 40-55% of ADHD adults smoke vs 14-25% general population, supporting the self-medication theory.
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