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Did you know: Nicotine

This video about nicotine was brought to you by the NZ Drug Foundation and Whāraurau. Other Did You Know videos were commissioned and directed by the AoD Provider Collaborative, supported by Odyssey Auckland and the New Zealand Drug Foundation. This video contains important facts that someone of any age should know about nicotine. It can also be used when training community, social and health workers. The animation was created by Mohawk Media. Script: "Did you know that nicotine is a drug found in tobacco and most vaping products? It’s usually smoked in cigarettes but can be vaped, chewed or inhaled as snuff. Nicotine is addictive and can be difficult to quit as your body gets used to needing it. The thousands of chemicals in cigarettes can cause major health damage. In New Zealand, it’s illegal to sell nicotine products, including vapes, to anyone under the age of 18 or for an adult to buy it for them. When Nicotine is inhaled, it stimulates your body, causing an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. Nicotine activates areas of the brain to produce feelings of reward and pleasure. Nicotine withdrawal can cause cravings and make you feel anxious and stressed out. When you smoke or vape, you might feel calm, relaxed, happy and sociable. You might also feel dizzy and headachey with a sore throat. Smoking cigarettes long-term may cause early ageing and wrinkles , high blood pressure , lung disease , heart disease, and cancer . The long-term effects of vaping are still unknown. Nicotine replacement therapies like patches, gum and lozenges are useful tools to help you cut down or quit. They release nicotine slowly to help you deal with cravings. Vaping nicotine isn’t harm-free, but is likely to be less harmful than smoking. It’s not recommended that you start vaping if you don’t already smoke. When you first quit smoking, you may notice that you cough up more mucus than usual as your body tries to clear your lungs. The four Ds are another way to help deal with cravings: Delay , Drink water , Distract , Deep breathe. So remember, it’s best to avoid Nicotine but if you choose to use then: Nicotine Replacement Therapies can help you manage cravings and quit Vaping is not harm-free but is likely to be less harmful than smoking And remember, always look out for your mates