WHY DOES NICOTINE GIVE YOU A BUZZ? First off, what exactly is a nicotine buzz? If you have ever tried nicotine, you will be well acquainted with the buzz that you experience once it has absorbed into your bloodstream. Raised heartbeat, and a feeling of relaxation. Why does nicotine give you a buzz? When your body absorbs nicotine into the body, it will stimulate the adrenal glands, which in turn causing a rush of adrenaline to be released. The effects of this added adrenaline increases your blood pressure, giving you an alert and buzzed feeling. Sometimes referred to as "fight or flight" – your senses have been heightened and you can feel the tension in your body release. Nicotine also stimulates the production of dopamine – the body's pleasure chemical. So it is easy to understand why users keep returning to nicotine on a daily basis. Unfortunately, as you use nicotine over time, you will build up a tolerance to it, and you will need more to achieve the same feeling