Vancouver has recently experienced conflicts with other Clark County communities because of rapid growth in the area. The city's first annexation more than doubled its size in 1909, with the largest annexation of 1997 adding 11,258 acres (45.56 km 2) and 58,171 residents.
Why is nicotine addictive? When you use tobacco products, nicotine is quickly absorbed into your bloodstream. Within 10 seconds of entering your body, the nicotine reaches your brain. It causes the brain to release adrenaline, creating a buzz of pleasure and energy. The buzz fades quickly though, and leaves you feeling tired, a little down, and wanting the buzz again. This feeling is what makes you light up the next cigarette.
Brain. 1  Nicotine, the drug that makes tobacco addictive, goes to your brain very quickly. 2  Nicotine makes you feel good when you are smoking, but it can make you anxious, nervous, moody, and depressed after you smoke. 3  Using tobacco can cause headaches and dizziness. Mouth. Tobacco stains your teeth and gives you bad breath. Tobacco ruins some of your taste buds, so you won't be able to taste your favorite foods as well. Tobacco causes bleeding gums (gum disease) and cancers of the mouth and throat. Heart