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Nicotine

Nicotine is a naturally occurring chemical found in some plants, most notably tobacco. It is a stimulant, producing effects that can range from relaxation to increased alertness. Nicotine is a drug that is highly addictive, and smoking tobacco is one of the main ways in which it is consumed. It has been linked to va…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 62× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Nicotine is a naturally occurring chemical found in some plants, most notably tobacco. It is a stimulant, producing effects that can range from relaxation to increased alertness. Nicotine is a drug that is highly addictive, and smoking tobacco is one of the main ways in which it is consumed. It has been linked to various negative health effects such as increased risk of cancer, heart disease, and other diseases. However, it also has some potential therapeutic uses. Nicotine has been studied as a potential treatment for conditions such as Parkinson's disease, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and Tourette syndrome. It has also been studied as a potential aid in smoking cessation and as a potential treatment for certain types of depression. Nicotine is an important chemical with potential therapeutic and health-related uses, but its addictive properties make it an important substance to be aware of and to use responsibly.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 62 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Nicotine, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Addiction Disorder and Rehabilitation.

Journal editorial board
Michael Klein · United States Bahadir Bozoglan · United States Lingyong Li · United States

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