Join Rob has he shares his experience with addiction and some of his (apparent) politically incorrect views on addiction and it's application to ALL substances in life - whether it's tobacco via nicotine, alcohol, social media usage, food intake, masturbation...anything! The conversation begins with a simple look at my tobacco use.  Tobacco contains nicotine.  We look at what nicotine is, understand that it is a stimulant, look at what a stimulant is, and understand how that factors into addiction.  Rob utilizes some standard definitions of the word "addiction" and then breaks down what it takes to break the cycles of addiction......after +20 years of struggles with addiction and over +30 years of drug use. ~ Connect on social media!  Twitter - https://twitter.com/allaroundgrowthTelegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroundgrowthFlote - https://flote.app/allaroundgrowthFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/allaroundgrowthFacebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/allaroundgrowth~  Subscribe to the All Around Growth Podcast Telegram Channel for show updates ONLY:    https://t.me/allaroundgrowthpodcast  ~Follow this link to ALL EPISODES   ~ How To Leave a Rating & Review in Apple Podcast AppThis really *does* affect the algorithm......as of recording in February 2022 - I would invite you to do this!The podcast game is changing - help us with a rating and review!~Have a Question or any feedback for Rob?Send me an email at allaroundgrowth@gmail.com~Discussion Links:Ep. 283 - Tobacco Withdrawal (Day 1)Nicotine - Alcohol and Drug FoundationNicotine is a stimulant drug that speeds up the messages travelling between the brain and body. Nov 10, 2021Stimulants - Alcohol and Drug FoundationStimulants are a class of drugs that speed up messages travelling between the brain and body. They can make a person feel more awake, alert, confident or energetic. Nov 10, 2021AddictionAddiction is a brain disorder characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences. A variety of complex neurobiological and psychosocial factors are implicated in the development of addiction. WikipediaSupport the showBecome a Patreon of the Show! ➡️ patreon.com/allaroundgrowth