Cigarettes

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Cigarettes

Cigarettes are a product consumed through smoking and made predominantly of cured and finely cut tobacco leaves and reconstituted tobacco, often combined with other additives, which are then rolled or stuffed into a paper-wrapped cylinder. Cigarettes are known for their high nicotine content and various harmful effects on human health.

Category
Recreational drug
Molecular Formula
Varies
Mechanism of Action
Nicotine in cigarettes stimulates the release of dopamine and other neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine and endorphin in the brain, leading to pleasurable sensations. It also acts as a stimulant on the adrenal gland, causing the release of adrenaline which increases heart rate, blood pressure and respiration.
Evidence Grade
A

Other Names

  • Smokes
  • Cigs

Recommended Dosage

Adults Not recommended
Children Not recommended

Side Effects

  • Increased risk of lung cancer
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Heart disease
  • Stroke
  • Emphysema
  • Bronchitis
  • High blood pressure
  • Premature aging

Precautions

  • Second-hand smoke can harm others, particularly children and pregnant women
  • Smoking is addictive
  • Smoking can worsen existing health conditions

Interactions

  • Can decrease the effectiveness of certain drugs
  • Interacts negatively with certain mental health conditions

Key References

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Health Consequences of Smoking—50 Years of Progress: A Report of the Surgeon General. 2014.
  • World Health Organization. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2019.
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