Over 35 million smokers try to quit each year, yet less than 5% reach their one-year anniversary. For these smokers the key to stopping may seem elusive. But the facts of nicotine addiction are no mystery.

Nicotine from smoking changes the structure and function of your brain. When the brain stops getting the nicotine it's used to, you begin feeling strong withdrawal cravings. These cravings for cigarettes are actually your brain craving nicotine.

	Fact: Nicotine addiction, like other drug addictions, is characterized by compulsive use, even in the face of negative health consequences.

That's the forgotten side of "kicking the habit." Nicotine addiction drives your smoking habit. And unless you can beat the cravings that come from nicotine addiction, you can't beat the habit.

To understand the true nature of nicotine addiction and what it really takes to "kick the habit," click on any of the links in the navigation bar above. Plus, learn how your body will benefit when you beat your smoking addiction with this printable PDF.

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