Also, there are no withdrawal symptoms when a person stops using it
The influence of brand identification and imagery on subjective evaluation of cigarettes
The signs of nicotine addiction are strong cravings for tobacco products or nicotine, tolerance requiring more nicotine to achieve the same effect, irritability or anxiety when unable to access nicotine, difficulty quitting or unsuccessful attempts to stop using tobacco, increased use of nicotine over time, withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, or mood swings, and continued use despite health problems related to smoking or nicotine use
It's a preference question dressed up as an argument
DeCicca P, Kenkel D, and Lovenheim MF
River Deep, Mountain High