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Gigachadyesterday at 10:17 PM2 repliesview on HN

Nothing is inherently an addiction. You can smoke a cigarette without it being an addiction.


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Gormotoday at 3:14 AM

No, nicotine is actually addictive in that it creates physical dependency.

jajuukayesterday at 11:58 PM

I don't think I implied that. Of course, but the ability to regulate usage is hampered by nicotine. That does not mean one cigarette and you're addicted though.