What is a nicotine buzz?
Why does nicotine give you a buzz?
Once your body absorbs nicotine into the blood, the adrenal glands will be stimulated – causing a rush of adrenaline to be released. This adrenaline then causes your blood pressure to rise, giving you an alert and buzzed feeling. This is the feeling commonly referred to as "fight or flight" – and it simply means that your senses have been heightened and you can feel the tension in your body release. Nicotine also stimulates the production of dopamine – the body's pleasure chemical. So it is easy to understand why users keep returning to nicotine on a daily basis.Of course, as you use nicotine over time, your tolerance will build and you will need more of it to achieve the same feeling.How long does a nicotine buzz last?
Of course, the amount of time that a nicotine high lasts differs from person to person, but the most common is around 30 minutes. Thereafter, depending on how frequently you consume nicotine, you will start craving your next buzz within approximately four hours. Despite this, nicotine will stay in your blood for another one to three days, after which it will be excreted by the body.How to calm a nicotine buzz
If you want to end the nicotine head rush that you are experiencing, many users suggest drinking water. As nicotine dehydrates you somewhat, drinking water will replenish and refresh your body, and bring down the buzz. Eating something will also kickstart your metabolism and digestion, again decreasing the effects of nicotine. In other words, have a hearty meal if you feel a bit unsteady after consuming nicotine.
Of course, please ensure that you are not suffering from nicotine poisoning from ingesting too much nicotine. Symptoms of this include nausea and vomiting.
If you want to experience a less heady type of rush, you can opt for products that contain a lower nicotine content. The nicotine content will be listed on the packaging – it is all about trying different nicotine levels and finding out what suits your body the best.
