The Dual-Action Puzzle: Is Nicotine Considered a Depressant?
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With a projected 1.1 billion tobacco smokers worldwide in 2025, understanding nicotine's true nature is critical [1.6.1]. The complex question remains: **is nicotine considered a depressant?** While primarily known as a stimulant, its effects are much more complicated, exhibiting a dual, or biphasic, nature [1.2.1, 1.2.3].
