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N i c o t i n e . . . According to David Z. Hall, MD, many smokers are unsuccessful at quitting because of severe withdrawal symptoms. Every person has a different level of nicotine addiction. People who are more physically dependent on nicotine can have more severe withdrawal symptoms when they quit. They may benefit the most from nicotine replacement such as the patch, gum or nasal spray. Take the following quiz to see how addicted your body is to nicotine. Check your total score for your addiction level at the end. How soon after you wake up do you smoke your first cigarette? Within 5 minutes 5 to 30 minutes 31 to 1 hour After 1 hour Do you find it difficult not to smoke in places where you shouldn't? Yes No Which cigarette would you most hate to give up? The first one in the morning Any other one How many cigarettes do you smoke each day? 10 or fewer 11 to 20 21 to 30 31 or more Do you smoke more during the morning? Yes No Do you still smoke if you're sick? Yes No Another Quiz by QuizMaker Results 7-10 points Highly nicotine dependent 4 to 6 points Moderately dependent Fewer than 4 points Minimally dependent Testimonials on smoking. BNW Cover | Nicotine Home | Are You Addicted? | Getting Help | Smoking & Your Body