Tobacco Addiction

Tobacco addiction is a dependence on the use of products containing nicotine, a substance that acts on the brain and makes it hard to stop smoking despite the desire to do so. It combines a physical component and a habit component.

How it presents: a frequent need to smoke, difficulty cutting back or stopping, and discomfort or irritability when not smoking.

When to seek support? If you have tried to quit without success or smoking is affecting your health or daily life, having professional support makes a difference.

Who can help? The psychologist supports managing habits and motivation; a sports medicine physician can guide physical activity as part of the change, and other complementary professionals add to the process. Quitting tobacco is more achievable with the backing of a professional who supports every stage.