Is Smarter People More Prone to Nicotine Addiction?

Published July 27, 2010

Question by Jack in the Box: Is smarter people more prone to nicotine addiction?
There are some facts that lead me to this conclusion.

Best answer:

Answer by blackhairypoodle
I think you’re onto something. Often people who are smarter, brighter, have high IQ’s or whatever, have minds that run a little faster. They put things together more quickly than most. This type of mind can assimilate more material quickly, sees through problems and gets to the root or is creative on a truly marvelous level.

OK, so this “smarter” brain runs a little hot, no? Enter nicotine. It has a calming effect as well as a giving a sense of well being to the smoker. It’s something to slow the electrical impulses in the brain down for a short period of time. Get a rest from the constant pushing and chatter of your brain.

So I think that many smart people, especially the one who are “quick”, are much more prone to nicotine addiction.

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