Nicotine Creates Stronger Memories, Cues To Drug Use

Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - 20:21 in Psychology & Sociology

Ever wonder why former smokers miss lighting up most when they are in a bar or after a meal with friends? Researchers say nicotine, the addictive component in cigarettes, "tricks" the brain into creating memory associations between environmental cues and smoking behavior.

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