Nicotine, an addictive stimulant found in the tobacco plant, can increase the release of dopamine and other neurotransmitters in the brain. But claims that the chemical is not addictive and can prevent or cure multiple neurological diseases -- such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and glioblastoma brain tumors -- are false. While scientists are exploring the potential effects of nicotine on cognition, experts say the assertions of curative properties are false.
19 Jul 2025-01:25
