The addictive properties of tobacco primarily stem from nicotine, which rapidly reaches the brain upon inhalation or absorption through the mucous membranes, according to an article by the Food and Drug Administration 2024, titled Nicotine Is Why Tobacco Products Are Addictive Once in the brain, nicotine binds to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, stimulating the release of neurotransmitters, including dopamine, which creates pleasurable sensations and reinforces the behavior of tobacco use
And above all, legislation in Pakistan needs to also regulate the sale, purchase and use of As per the Global Adult Tobacco Survey, which is carried out by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and looks at tobacco use worldwide, 23.9 million people use tobacco products in Pakistan
Quitting smoking medicines have not been approved for smokeless tobacco, however, clinical evidence shows that there are quit medications that can help with quitting
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