When nicotine is consumed, it quickly enters the bloodstream and crosses the blood-brain barrier, stimulating a quick release of dopaminea neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward
And we would be remiss if we did not shout-out the rest of the CODE SWITCH massive - that's Christina Cala, Jess Kung, Dalia Mortada, Veralyn Williams and Lori Lizarraga
If you can no longer use food to cope with stress or emotional issues, you might be more vulnerable to starting or resuming smoking as an alternative coping mechanism
20 mg -The maximum allowed in the UK
Parental smoking (especially for children, although it increases the risk for later development too)
This may help explain the surprisingly high rate of hyposmia identified in those without a supposed history of COVID-19, she says