Recognizing Nicotine Addictions

There are many signs that lead to the conclusion that you are addicted to smoking. A smoker may not always recognize the signs or admit to being addicted, but most signs are apparent to friends and loved ones which include:

- Change in mood (Also known as mood swings.

- Irritability when not smoking, or making comments about "needing a cigarette" during stressful or boring times.

- Changes in the way the smoker emotionally handles situations.

- The simple need to make sure there is always a cigarette available to the smoker.

These are the sure tell signs that someone has become addicted to smoking cigarettes, especially in young people.