Sure, nicotine doesn't cause cancer, but it does rearrange the brain's reward system. Humans have been ingesting this plant for more than 6,000 years, but we generally understood little of it. Join Chuck and Josh as they explain how nicotine works.
Josh shares his smoking origin story and celebrates nearly one year smoke-free, which leads the hosts into exploring the fascinating and dangerous world of nicotine. They break down how this liquid alkaloid works its way through your body, hijacks your brain's reward system, and creates both physical and psychological addiction. Along the way, they discuss everything from tobacco's ancient history to surprising medicinal research, plus some truly wild listener stories about bizarre will stipulations.
Movies Discussed
💬 Comments
Log in to leave a comment.