How do nic pouches affect me?
What are nic pouches?
What they are made of
Nic pouches are small packets filled with powdered nicotine and other added chemicals.
How they are used
Nic pouches are left in the mouth where the nicotine is absorbed directly into the bloodstream.
What’s the risk with nic pouches?
While your brain is still developing, nicotine can affect focus, mood, and decision-making and increase the risk of addiction. Scroll to see how nicotine can impact your brain.
Making smart choices
Nicotine can interfere with the prefrontal cortex, making it harder to pause, think clearly, and make smart decisions.
Memory & learning
Nicotine can disrupt the hippocampus, the part of your brain that helps you form and recall memories, making it harder to learn and remember new things.
Motivation
Nicotine changes dopamine levels in your brain, which can rewire how motivation works. Over time, your brain can start to rely on nicotine just to feel motivated or normal.
