The Pros And Cons Of Nicotine

Hello, Grace! Since nicotine is the number one preventable cause of death in the United States, I have found that nicotine is a very addictive and poisonous drug. As I contemplated and reflected on your discussion post, I concur and comply with your point of view regarding nicotine. Like any other drug, nicotine has its pros and cons. Martin (2016) explains that nicotine is produced by plants to redirect predators and others use nicotine for a pesticide for this same reason. Arguably, I can see how nicotine can be beneficial, but it’s difficult for me to agree that it is healthy. It is interesting to note that another source found that nicotine can improve cognitive development. In fact, I can notate how small doses are nicotine could be harmless