Comment by tarikjn
12 years ago
I believe what is described is that nicotine is a potent agent for habit-forming, so you don't get as much addicted to the nicotine itself as the habit you have formed while taking nicotine, ie. smoking. The article describe utilizing this process to one's advantage by taking safe forms of nicotine while forming desired habits or (i.e working, learning etc.).
you don't get as much addicted to the nicotine itself as the habit you have formed while taking nicotine
Supported by the fact that some smokers use straws and carrots to help quit.