Nicotine refers to an alkaloid found in tobacco that, among other effects, stimulates certain acetylcholine receptors

Nicotine operates on both the central and peripheral nervous systems, resulting in the release of biochemicals, including dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and the endogenous opioids

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