Is Nicotine an Opioid? Understanding the Pharmacological Distinction
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In 2021, an estimated 22% of people in the U.S. aged 12 or older used tobacco products or vaped nicotine [1.7.1]. With such widespread use, a common question arises: Is nic an opioid? While they belong to different drug classes, the answer involves complex brain chemistry.
