Woman applying a transdermal nicotine patch to her arm. The patch releases small amounts of nicotine into the bloodstream. A course of patches slowly

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Woman applying a transdermal nicotine patch to her arm. The patch releases small amounts of nicotine into the bloodstream. A course of patches slowly decreases the amount of nicotine delivered, easing the withdrawal symptoms felt by smokers who are trying to quit.

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Photo credit: © LEA PATERSON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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