Nicotine Dependence
Dimension 10 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Nicotine Dependence measures the extent to which expressions reflect reliance on smoking or vaping, including urges, difficulty abstaining, cue-triggered use, and perceived emotional or physical need for nicotine. It encompasses both behavioral compulsion and beliefs that nicotine helps regulate mood or discomfort.
evidence final name · Cigarette Smoking
Minimal Nicotine Dependence
Expressions activating this band show no clear nicotine-related reliance or only incidental, unrelated content without a stable pattern of urges, habitual use, or difficulty going without nicotine.
Moderate Nicotine Dependence
Expressions activating this band describe established nicotine use marked by regular smoking or vaping, emerging withdrawal-like urges, concern about health effects, and some difficulty going without nicotine for meaningful periods.
High Nicotine Dependence
Expressions activating this band describe strong compulsive nicotine use, including intense urges, difficulty refraining even in restricted settings, cue-driven temptation, attachment to particular cigarettes, and using smoking to manage worry or depressed mood.
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Low Cigarette Smoking: Content characterized by money, fireworks, lots, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect cigarette smoking at this level.
Moderate Cigarette Smoking: Content characterized by cigarette, smoking, smoke, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect cigarette smoking at this level.
High Cigarette Smoking: Content characterized by smoking, nicotine, cigarette, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect cigarette smoking at this level.