Some cigarette brands may be tougher to quit
Some cigarette brands may be more addictive than others, according to researchers at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland.
Most addiction researchers believe drugs like nicotine, cocaine and methamphetamine are more addictive the more rapidly they get to the brain. The Oregon scientists found varying levels of "free-base nicotine" -- nicotine that vaporizes more easily during smoking because of its molecular structure -- in different cigarette brands.
American Spirit contained the highest percentage of free-base nicotine of the 11 brands measured. The lowest percentage was GPC.
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Posted by Carla :: 11:06 AM Jul 29
