According to the International Classification of Diseases and Health Problems ICD-10, nicotinism is an addiction to nicotine, a substance contained in cigarettes. Nicotine causes stimulation of nicotinic receptors, which release the happy hormone dopamine. It is important to remember that nicotinism is an addiction, which means it requires treatment. If left untreated, addiction can lead to serious diseases and even cancer.

Nicotinism has a very harmful effect on human health. It can lead to the development of cancers of the lungs, larynx or mouth, stroke or ischaemic heart disease, and even emphysema. In addition, it is said that smoking can double the risk of cardiovascular disease and triple the risk of death.

The harmful impact of the tobacco industry on the environment is vast and growing, adding unnecessary pressure to our planet’s already scarce resources and fragile ecosystems.

Tobacco kills over 8 million people every year and destroys our environment, further harming human health, through the cultivation, production, distribution, consumption, and post-consumer waste.