After Taz's question - an addiction query.

[PinkFizz]

Okay,If we take drugs exessively we are all told it is very wrong(and it is) and that we have a drug addiction are are drug addicts.
If we drink way too much we are told we have a drink problem and that we are either binge drinkers or at worst alcoholics.
But what about cigarettes?? What if you smoke 60 a day?? Nobody seems to label you or make a big deal and yet it is just as bad.

[KdBrown04]

There is a social stigma associated with drug addictions like cocaine, heroin, or prescription drugs, but the same is not always true of nicotine.

Regardless, nicotine is still addictive, just like all the drugs listed above.

Here's a reference if you want to learn more about nicotine addiction, including causes, risk factors, side effects, and treatment: https://novarecoverycenter.com/drugs/nicotine/