Nicotine as an Approved Substance: Exploring Its Role in Smoking Cessation and Harm Reduction
Nicotine, widely known for its association with tobacco products, is also recognized as an approved drug by health authorities such as the World Health Organization (WHO). In therapeutic contexts, nicotine plays a pivotal role in smoking cessation strategies, offering safer alternatives to combustible tobacco use. When delivered without the harmful effects of combustion, nicotine replacement…