Nicotine and the brain

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The doctor David Eberhard has written a report for EPHI on nicotine, the brain and addiction. Eberhard asks whether addiction itself is really dangerous and how we distinguish between an addiction and a habit.

The report is available in both English and Swedish.

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Report author David Eberhard presented his report at the European Parliament in Brussels. Eberhard discussed the EU's position on nicotine and snus with MEPs Charlie Weimers and Sara Skyttedal. The conversation was moderated by Philippa Broom.

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