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Nicotine is considered a nootropic that increases cognitive ability. Perhaps the kids are using it to up regulate their brains? Studies here: https://www.selfh

• vkou 8y ago
  From what I recall of being a kid, kids are using it to get social validation. Also, because once you get addicted, nicotine withdrawal is bloody awful.
  • narag 8y ago
    I'm always surprised that the main reason people smoke is not cited first. For all you that haven't done it: smoking causes pleasure. A fast, intense and repeatable pleasure.
    • vkou 8y ago
      As someone who's never smoked, but has stood next to people who have, I would guess it does quite the opposite. I imagine most people who don't smoke think this.
      • s73v3r_ 8y ago
        The first times you do it, it feels pretty good. Really good, in fact. However, like any drug, you develop a tolerance and a dependence. Before long, you require it to feel normal, not to feel good.
        • narag 8y ago
          That's not my experience and that's not the experience of any smoker I've known. I quit smoking years ago and of course I strongly discourage people from smoking, it's very bad for the health, etc. But spreading disinformation is not the way to fight it. Edit: BTW, the first times you do it are the worst. While you get used to the smoke.
      • chillwaves 8y ago
        You are saying that people who smoke do not enjoy smoking?