With more than 46 million smokers in America, nicotine addiction is the most common form of chemical dependency in the U.S., according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Not only does nicotine cause serious health risks and premature mortality in smokers, but the psychoactive stimulant is as addictive as alcohol, cocaine, or heroin. Have you ever tried switching to "light," "low," or "mild" cigarettes in an attempt to lower your nicotine intake? These cigarette products are actually just as dangerous as regular cigarettes, according to the National Cancer Institute. In reality, no cigarette can ever be a safe cigarette.