Joy of Smoking Begins in the Genes

People who catch a buzz off their first cigarette are more likely to develop an addiction to nicotine, than are people who do not feel any sense of pleasure from the experience, according to a new study conducted at the University of Michigan (UM) Medical School.  Habitual smokers report a buzz from their first cigarette eight times more often than nonsmokers who’ve tried cigarettes. Read more

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