Nicotine’s Effects on the Brain and Body and How to Quit Smoking or Vaping

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Huberman explains how nicotine affects the brain and body, its role in focus, alertness, metabolism, and addiction, and science-backed strategies to quit smoking or vaping.

Nicotine is one of the most widely used substances in the world, yet millions of users want to quit. If you are a current or former nicotine user, someone struggling to quit, or simply interested in the biology of nicotine addiction, this video is for you.

Why This Video Matters:
Nicotine addiction affects millions of people worldwide, but quitting is possible with the right scientific strategies. Whether you’re trying to understand nicotine’s effects or looking for the best quitting method, Dr. Huberman provides research-backed tools to help you succeed.

Key Topics Covered Include:
✔️ How nicotine interacts with dopamine, norepinephrine, and acetylcholine
✔️ The differences between cigarettes, vaping, dip, and snuff
✔️ Why nicotine itself doesn’t cause cancer, but its delivery methods do
✔️ Tools to quit smoking or vaping

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