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<p>Many smokers turn to nicotine gums, patches or lozenges to try and kick the habit. But now, experts say that some non-smokers are using those products to&nbsp;boost attention and fine motor skills. They're doing so despite studies showing that nicotine is as addictive as cocaine or heroin. Steven Laviolette, a professor&nbsp;in the Schulich School of Medicine&nbsp;at&nbsp;Western University, explains what nicotine does to the brain.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For transcripts of The Dose, please visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-dose-transcripts-listen-1.6732281" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lnk.to/dose-transcripts</a>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. For more episodes of this podcast,&nbsp;click <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dose/id1498259551" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this link</a>.</p>

The Dose

CBC

How does nicotine affect cognition and what's the risk?

FEB 27, 202522 MIN
The Dose

How does nicotine affect cognition and what's the risk?

FEB 27, 202522 MIN

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<p>Many smokers turn to nicotine gums, patches or lozenges to try and kick the habit. But now, experts say that some non-smokers are using those products to&nbsp;boost attention and fine motor skills. They're doing so despite studies showing that nicotine is as addictive as cocaine or heroin. Steven Laviolette, a professor&nbsp;in the Schulich School of Medicine&nbsp;at&nbsp;Western University, explains what nicotine does to the brain.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For transcripts of The Dose, please visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-dose-transcripts-listen-1.6732281" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lnk.to/dose-transcripts</a>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. For more episodes of this podcast,&nbsp;click <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dose/id1498259551" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this link</a>.</p>