No, what you need to do is a little more research and stop relying on clickbait headlines as your primary source of information. Reading a headline isn't the same as understanding the topic.
Let me help you out, Shazrolet. I've included some information below, and I genuinely hope you'll take a few minutes to read it. You don't have to agree with me, but at least base your opinion on the facts rather than the headlines.
One of the biggest misconceptions in the nicotine debate is that nicotine itself is responsible for all smoking-related diseases. While nicotine is addictive and not risk-free, researchers have spent decades studying its potential therapeutic effects separate from smoking.
Areas of ongoing research include:
• Cognitive function and attention – Nicotine has been shown to improve attention, alertness, and working memory in some studies.
• Neurodegenerative diseases – Researchers have investigated nicotine's potential role in conditions such as Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease because nicotine interacts with receptors involved in brain function.
• Mental health disorders – Studies have explored nicotine's effects on symptoms associated with conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, schizophrenia, and cognitive impairment.
• Inflammatory conditions – Scientists continue to investigate nicotine's interaction with the body's cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway, which may influence immune responses.
At the same time, it's important to be honest about the risks. Nicotine can increase heart rate and blood pressure, is highly addictive, and should not be used by youth, pregnant women, or people with certain medical conditions unless under medical supervision.
What many people don't realize is that most smoking-related cancers, COPD, and emphysema are caused by the toxic chemicals produced by burning tobacco—not by nicotine itself.
Science should follow the evidence, not the stigma. Understanding both the risks and potential benefits of nicotine is how we make informed public health decisions.