Withdrawal

• Duration: A few weeks
• Cause: Nicotine does affect brain wave functioning. Some studies indicate that concentration and problem-solving ability is enhanced in smokers and vapers for a short period (20-30 minutes) following administration of nicotine. Changing a habit as ingrained as nicotine use takes effort and contributes to problems in concentration.
• Tip: Plan your workload to account for your temporary lack of concentration. Avoid additional stress during the first few weeks.