Nicotine

An addictive, psychoactive drug and poison (especially for some groups). Often combined with other drugs to consume them or to amplify the effects.

Traditionally consumed by smoking tobacco but there are many other options in use today.

Consumption Methods

Chewing Tobacco

Cigarettes

See the smoking article.

Cigars

See the smoking article.

Vapes & E-cigarettes

Burdens

Chewing Tobacco

Vapes & E-cigarettes

Vapes and e-cigarettes are not as harmful as smoking cigarettes and cigars or chewing tobacco because the nicotine used in the liquid is synthetic and not made from tobacco. Most of the harm caused by cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco is not caused by the nicotine it contains but other substances present in tobacco itself, the additives and treatments used to ease it's consumption and the smoke it all produces when burnt.

Liquids can contain contaminates, impurities or simply be poorly manufactured

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Last Updated: 2026-06-23