
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: TUESDAY, August 2, 1994                   TAG: 9408100039
SECTION: NATL/INTL                    PAGE: B5   EDITION: METRO 
SOURCE: ASSOCIATED PRESS
DATELINE: SILVER SPRING, MD.                                 LENGTH: Short

FDA DEBATING ADDICTIVENESS OF NICOTINE

Scientists began debating the addictiveness of nicotine Monday, using as a case study an experimental nicotine nasal spray to help hard-core smokers quit.

Fearing abuse, the scientists recommended that the Food and Drug Administration allow sales only with prescriptions, strong warnings about its danger and a limit on refills.

It was a prelude to the bitter fight the advisory committee will hear today, when the FDA asks the committee to determine the level at which nicotine in cigarettes becomes addictive.

said.

by CNB