5 Things You Never Knew About Nicotine But Probably Should

Seriously – make sure you're in the know!
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1. It can be very addictive
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Being addicted to nicotine can lead to a lack of focus in class, as thoughts turn to the next top-up rather than staying focused on the lesson… not good news for exam results!

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2. It is a chemical
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The chemical is found in tobacco plants but it can be man-made.

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3. It can affect us like coffee
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Experts have compared the potential health effects of nicotine to those of caffeine. Like caffeine, nicotine is a stimulant and has effects on the heart and lungs, raising the heart rate and blood pressure. In large amounts it can be a poison, but not in the small doses inhaled through a vapouriser.

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4. Withdrawal is the worst part
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Although being addicted to nicotine in itself doesn’t cause health problems, the feelings associated with withdrawal can be very uncomfortable. So why put yourself through it?

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5. Nicotine is banned by most schools
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Because of their nicotine content, schools are likely to treat using e-cigs and e-shisha in the same way as smoking.

how to get help

If you have any more questions on this area or would like to speak to somebody about this topic, have a look at the links or search for your local services in the blue box below. Alternatively you can always contact your school nurse.

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You can always contact your school nurse by visiting them in school. Or alternatively you can text them on our mobile messaging service.

The text messaging working hours are Monday to Friday from 09:00am to 4:00pm. Your message will be seen during those hours after which we respond most quickly to messages that need urgent attention, and we aim to respond to all messages within 24 hours, Monday to Friday.  If you need urgent help in the meantime, contact your doctor, visit a NHS walk-in centre or call NHS 111.  If it is an emergency, dial 999 or visit A&E.

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