According to the research on nicotine and cigarette smoking,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Withdrawal symptoms from nicotine may last from two to six weeks and may be worse than heroin withdrawal.
B) The health risks of smoking combine to reduce the life expectancy of the average smoker by 10 to 15 years.
C) The average age for the first use of nicotine is 18, and it usually takes three years before dependence sets in.
D) Smoking leads to an increased risk of many cancers, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, and reproductive disorders.

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The average age for the first use of nicotine is actually 13-14 years old, not 18. It typically takes only a few weeks to develop dependence on nicotine.

According to the Research on Nicotine and Cigarette Smoking,which of the Following