Posted by shar on September 7, 2003, at 17:26:04
Well, I could write tons on this topic! Wanted to start a new thread so as not to disturb the PTSD thread.
My understanding is that heroin users have a better chance of staying clean than cigarette users. No references or articles, just something I've heard for many years.
A book called "Good News for Smokers" says that nicotine helps one focus, block external stimuli, and other things. So, it has an appealing (to some) effect.
And, for me, it can be used in times of stress, when I want to relax, when I "preparing for something big"--like giving myself something to do while I wait. Additionally, when I'm "thinking" about a problem.
Then, there is habit smoking. When I talk on the phone, after a meal, etc.
I am planning to quit smoking soon because of financial reasons. I used to smoke Natural American Spirit because it was additive free tobacco, but also is about $10 more a carton than the cheapies I now buy.
Cigarettes definitely belong on a substance use board.
And, P.S., I am not interested in hearing from any non-smokers, nor reformed smokers, in lecture form (as in, "why you are evil because you smoke" or "why you should quit" or "how you are damaging others"). If you have a great way to quit, I'd certainly be interested in that.
I will add that smoking should be avoided after tooth extractions, which I learned the hard way.
Plus, smoking while wearing a Nicotrol patch after a tooth extraction may make you nauseous.
Please, no lectures.
Shar
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