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presence of withdrawal symptom Substance taken in larger amounts/longer period of time than intended Unsuccessful or persistent desire to cut down or control use Varcarolis, 1998 Withdrawal Occurs after a period of continued use Stopping or reducing use results in specific physical and psychological signs and symptoms Occurs approximately four hours after last cigarette, peaks in 3-5 days, lasts at least two weeks PHYSICAL Tingling in hands and feet Sweating Intestinal disorders, primarily constipation and/or upset stomach Headache S/S of colds and respiratory problems initially Weight gain MENTAL Insomnia Mental confusion Vagueness Irritability Tension, perceived unbearable Depression, mimics grief Anxiety Physical and Mental Side Effects of Nicotine Withdrawal: First two weeks of withdrawal Critical in determining failure rate If smoker cheats in this period, highly likely to return to habit within six months After five days, the smoker is undergoing the most severe physical effects of withdrawal Emotional effects are carried for approximately 1-3 months after quitting Success Rates of Quitting 47 million people in U.S
Stopping smoking reduces the inflammatory activity of the body and decreases the risk of developing future cardiovascular complications, such as heart attacks, hypertension, and diabetes
