Researchers patenting new treatment for nicotine addiction Subject : Environment Section: Pollution Context: Researchers have demonstrated a practical approach for treating nicotine dependence. Currently, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is used which relies on providing additional nicotine to the body. Researchers have now turned to nicotine’s oxidative metabolite, cotinine. Key Facts: Tobacco use is a global pandemic, affecting an estimated 1.2 billion people, which poses substantial health burden and costs. With approximately 5 million tobacco-related deaths annually, […]