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Nicotine Withdrawal

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:19 pm

Nicotine Addiction and Withdrawal

Most people who smoke or use other tobacco products know that they should quit.
Quitting may seem too hard—even impossible, yet it can be done. Millions of
ex-tobacco users have worked hard to quit and are now reaping the financial and health benefits of living tobacco-free.

Quitting tobacco is a process, and many former smokers and other tobacco users
have had to try, try, and try again before quitting successfully. Others have quit
"cold turkey....Read the full article
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Re: Nicotine Withdrawal

Post a new topicby Davy9 on Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:19 pm

It is not noted in this article that nicotine leaves the body very quickly. In a few short hours the nicotine delivered by the last cigarette is well on the way to being gone. This is why those whom are nicotine addicted feel the cravings for nicotine so quickly. Like any addict when the levels of the drug goes down in the body the cravings for a re-dosing starts. If a persons nicotine tolerance is high the nicotine dose they require and the addiction demands is also higher and they have to dose heavier and more frequently.
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Re: Nicotine Withdrawal

Post a new topicby shahin100 on Mon May 18, 2009 2:19 am

SHS is associated with adverse effects in adults as well, including cancers, cardiovascular disease and reproductive and respiratory problems. However, SHS may have more harmful effects on children because their immune systems are less mature and, due to smaller airways and greater demand for oxygen, they may be more vulnerable to respiratory diseases.

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