In contrast to the booming telegraphy business, Edison struggled during this time, spending "most of his money on batteries and equipment to conduct his experiments, while living in rat-infested boarding houses, existing on coffee, apple turnovers and cigars." (Gillen, 1997)
Common withdrawal symptoms include a depressed mood, sleeping problems, concentration problems, irritability, increased appetite, and, you guessed it: anxiety
That's what he told people, and while that's an emotional tug, it's not the emotion of this kindly man's death or his belief in what caused it that makes me think he's right
The nicotine itself carries the same risks as nicotine from any source: cardiovascular effects, addiction potential, and harm during pregnancy
Watch a grown-ass adult skip