Nicotine is another type of drug that takes over you and leaves you without any self control. A lot of teenagers are hooked to this drug and it's prevalent among teens because they go through extreme mood disorders during these years. Nicotine is used by most people as a means of escape. It's also related to creating euphoric feelings in your brain and is commonly used to de-stress.  

Many people simply assume that addiction to Nicotine is not very serious because of how common it but that's not really true. Nicotine is as harmful as any other drug and overuse of Nicotine can result in dangerous diseases and health problems. 

How do People get hooked? 
It's very easy to get hooked to Nicotine because it makes people feel good. Sneaking a smoke at any time induces euphoric feeling that makes you forget about your worries. It's extremely common for people going through depression to get addicted to Nicotine. It's not just about smoking a joint to look cool; it's about trying to ease the pain by using Nicotine. This is harmful because Nicotine makes you feel good and this makes you coming back for more. 

Nicotine is bad for you because it contains chemicals that alter the way your brain works. Regular use can impair you permanently. Nicotine users also tend to use cigarettes a lot. Cigarettes themselves contain added chemicals other than Nicotine that force people to continuously use them. 

Why is it bad for you? 
Nicotine has many harmful effects. Since Nicotine cannot be consumed directly, it is taken in the form of drugs or most commonly, cigarettes. The use of such drugs can cause harmful diseases such as cancer. 

Nicotine also changes the way your brain works by hacking into your brain and making it think that Nicotine is what you need. It makes you keep coming back for more and turns you into an addict. Loss of complete self control is seen among people who are regular users.