While alcohol depresses the nervous system producing drunkenness, nicotine produces alert
dopamine /
adrenaline intoxication. It combines perked senses with an unearned dopamine "aaahhh" reward sensation, feelings that bring
two-thirds of first-time youth smokers back again and again until their brains become
de-sensitized to "normal," and they find themselves addicted. Ian wants you to know that nicotine's buzz just isn't worth it. Already up to half-a-pack, his paychecks are smaller, smoking has already given him
chronic bronchitis, and he's tried quitting twice and failed.
