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Addicted to Anti-cig Inhaler Fix
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Posted by: nunulka
A woman claims she has become addicted to the nicotine inhaler she started using to help her give up smoking.
Gail Fedrick, 46, quit her 30-a-day habit a year ago thanks to the inhaler easing her cravings.
But now she has panic attacks unless she takes it with her at all times.
And the mum-of-four is spending more on cartridges for the Nicorette Inhalator than she did on cigarettes.
She said: "If the inhaler is not in my pocket I shake and panic. I am addicted to it now."
The instructions are to start with 12 nicotine cartridges a day then gradually reduce them.
But shop worker Gail, from Plymouth, is hooked on three cartridges a day, spending £40 a month - £8 more than she was spending on rolling tobacco.
Manufacturers Pfizer said: "When used as directed, there is a low dependence potential."
Mirror.co.uk
Posted by: golddust
Some people have a problem getting off nicotine patches, others nicotine gum.
People fail to realize their addiction to nicotine until they try to stop. It is by far one of the most addictive drugs on the market. Available without a ************....