Why does smoking have a calming effect

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Well, smoking tends to calm yourself from stress. The presence of nicotine affects the mood and concentration. When a person smokes, the smoke that he inhales reaches his brain within a few seconds and starts affecting his mood. After a while, his anger and stress level reduce and his body goes into relaxation mode. It also lowers appetite. People with stress and mental illness like depression turn to smoking to relax themselves and reduce stress and anxiety.

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