Smoking is a drug which has taken over the world. It is a universal language that we all know of, yet still so many people smoke. As the years have passed, we have discovered more and more about the dangers of smoking cigarettes and what it will do to out physical and mental health. Since …
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Many of us have heard of the term, ‘cold turkey’. It’s a phrase that has been around for many years, and we often hear it in the context of someone quitting a bad habit: e.g., “I’m going to quit smoking cold turkey”. But what does this phrase actually mean? Why do people use it? And …
If you’ve ever smoked a cigarette or vaped for a long period of time, and suddenly felt an urge to run to the toilet, you may be surprised to learn that you are not alone. In the same way that a hot cup of coffee, beans, or a fair amount of fiber will have an …
In modern times, smoking has a somewhat mixed wrap amongst society. A source of pleasure, a freedom of choice, a dirty secret, or a source of shame for some, it really does feel as though we are approaching a crossroads in how we as a society approach and deal with nicotine consumption. Of course, there …
Quitting smoking is a battle. Several times throughout the day you feel like you could use a cigarette, and sometimes it takes everything you’ve got to simply say “No”. But sadly, that’s just one part of the struggle. Quitting smoking comes with other issues besides. The most talked about additional issue is weight gain, seeing …
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Smoking is a difficult addiction to quit. Although it is universally bad for us, the feelings we get from it are quite relaxing and soothing, often allowing people to make it through the day without worry. But getting off of smoking has so many benefits for your body and yourself that it is worth sacrificing …
Nicotine supplements have been around for several years now, and are a safe and healthier way for people to quit smoking without going cold turkey. There are various different kinds on the market, ranging from nicotine inhalators (small plastic inhalers which release nicotine via cartridges), nicotine patches, nicotine gum, and nicotine lozenges. All of them …
In today’s society, you are not permitted to smoke in many public places in America. This can vary from state to state, but generally includes restaurants, bars, and planes. Smoking in public in these specific places was banned because the harmful and addictive results of smoking are now well known to the public. But when …
At this point, if we are talking about the dozens, if not hundreds of issues smoking has on your body, it can sometimes feel like the question shouldn’t be ‘What illnesses are caused by smoking?’, but should be ‘What illnesses aren’t caused by smoking?’ It feels like the list of conditions, illnesses, and cancers that …
What You Need To Know About Smoking And Your Brain Read More »
Smoking is a habit that seems to be as old to humans as humanity is itself. With evidence of people burning tobacco seeds and leaves as far back as 12 and a half thousand years, it’s certainly one of the oldest habits we’ve picked up, earlier than widespread agriculture and the domestication of most of …
