A look inside: Anatomy of nicotine addiction [video]

I recently came across this brief video from the Mayo Clinic that demonstrates the way in which nicotine stimulates receptors in the brain to release dopamine, thus triggering a pleasure response, and how, over time, the brain's anatomy changes as the number of nicotine receptors increases.

As a picture paints a thousand words, I'll leave the rest up to the video. Take a minute to learn about nicotine's effect on the brain and then, if you or a loved one are struggling to kick the habit (and reap all of the healthy rewards that come from doing so), check out our smoking cessation program available at Verdugo Hills Medical Associates. Tailored to meet your individual needs, our program is highly effective in mentally and physically preparing you to quit smoking and sustain your motivation, long after you've completed the program.

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