It’s tough to quit smoking and many people opt for substitutes like nicotine patches or gum to make the transition easier. But does that mean you’re picking up another addiction? According to health expert Michaela Goecke, there’s no need to worry when using tobacco substitutes like patches and gum. “Nicotine does have a high potential for addiction. However, this is mainly true if it is inhaled via tobacco smoke,” Goecke, from Germany’s Federal Centre for Health Education, says. While substitute products like patches and gum also supply the body with nicotine, the substance is absorbed throug…