Reporting by Tribunnews.com journalist, Fahdi Fahlevi TRIBUNNEWS.COM, JAKARTA - Toxicologist and Lecturer at the Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), Shoim Hidayat explained the difference between nicotine and TAR. He said nicotine is an organic chemical compound that is categorized as an alkaloid and is found in certain crops, such as potatoes, eggplants, tomatoes, but the highest concentration is found in tobacco. The consumption effect of nicotine can be either addiction or dependence. "Nicotine addiction has to do with the mental, the effects are pleasant such as not being stressed, relieved, and more focused. This is related to the release of the hormone dopamine in ... [Read more]