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Nicotine? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by kl0udbug@lemmy.world to c/adhd@lemmy.world

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DO NOT USE NICOTINE IT IS A HIGHLY ADDICTIVE DRUG

Ok ^ but for the people who have actually used Nicotine to mitigate their ADHD symptoms have you found it to be effective? I have a mild-moderate level of ADHD and I need some way to mitigate the symptoms before I can finally start using Adderall. If I lose my job in the weeks leading up to my medical appointment I will end up homeless.

I'm planning on using either nicotine patches or gum.

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[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 12 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Nicotine causes a lot of symptoms associated with adhd. I don't use it because it helps with anything, I smoke because it's super fucking hard to quit 😬

I'd go back in time and absolutely beat the shit outta my 12 year old self to never start smoking in the first place if I could.

[–] kl0udbug@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yeah I guess I should have been more specific with the post title because I don't think nicotine patches are nearly as addictive as cigarettes.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Eh... Yes and no? The addictiveness is the same; it:s the same chemical. But patches generally have significantly less nicotine than a cigarette (or pack of cigarettes) since they're designed to help you taper off and quit.

If you keep using them long enough, they can still get you addicted to nicotine. Same with vaping. They are safer only because you are not burning stuff and inhaling smoke, but the risk of addiction doesn't change.