Why are cigarettes addictive? - Page 3 - E-Cigarette Forum

blueeyekelly · 04-08-2009, 05:59 PM

Yes I agree about the habit thing, I wold not know what to do with both my hands free all day long... and I know someone that quit using only drinking straws cut to the size of a cig.

I'm just trying to point out to a lot of the people that posted it might not just be nicotine.....

Sun Vaporer · 04-08-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by blueeyekelly

Um I have to jump in here (ok yeah yell at me and call me a plant what ever) but I disagree with you all. I am not sure it is the nicotine I am addicted to. If it was just the nicotine the why the heck did the patch not work for me? It did not stop me craving at all when I was trying it. Ever think nicotine is the scape goat? and it might be something other then the nicotine we are addicted too?

I never bought the "nicotine only" addiction either. According to the FDA, you need to consume 5 mg. daily of nicotine to become addicted. I used the Carlton's that have .1 mg in each. So I would have to smoke 50 of them a day just to meet the minimum threashold for being addicted to nicotine--which I never did. I was at around 30 a day, so I was never addicted to nicotine, but sure as hell was addicted to smoking!!!

So their is either something else that was in them or the hand to mouth is just as addictive----That is my take on it----Sun

jamie · 04-09-2009, 09:34 AM

There are threads on the board discussing the MAO inhibitor type chemistry of tobacco cigarettes. Also cigarettes have freebase nicotine which NRT/ecigs do not have. We know several reasons why the rush & relief isn't the same with other products.

jamie · 04-09-2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by blueeyekelly

Um I have to jump in here (ok yeah yell at me and call me a plant what ever)

Your sarcasm is misplaced. Those users are spammers on other internet forums in addition to this one, as was made clear.

truthseeker · 04-11-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HelenSharpe

Why is it hard to quit smoking, are cigarette sort of drugs? And can anyone tell me why smoking is considered cool

and then...
HelenSharpe wrote:
Hello! Friends I have a keen interest towards spiritual activities. I think that spiritualism is the best way to get linked with God. Over the past few days I have been looking for some spiritual e-books on Christianity reflecting the concept of the Bible. Where I can get these spiritual e-books?

so now the $64,000 question...
Why do some people like to ask questions whose answers seem to be so obvious?

jamie · 04-12-2009, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by truthseeker

Why do some people like to ask questions whose answers seem to be so obvious?

Oh yes. How true. Why oh why.

deewal · 04-17-2009, 12:07 AM

Sometimes i wonder if i'm losing my Sanity.

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deewal Super Member ECF Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 683	Sometimes i wonder if i'm losing my Sanity. __________________ "Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both."

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04-08-2009, 05:59 PM	#21
blueeyekelly Registered Supplier Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Doniphan, Mo Posts: 290	Yes I agree about the habit thing, I wold not know what to do with both my hands free all day long... and I know someone that quit using only drinking straws cut to the size of a cig. I'm just trying to point out to a lot of the people that posted it might not just be nicotine.....

04-09-2009, 09:34 AM	#23
jamie Ultra Member ECF Veteran Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,069	There are threads on the board discussing the MAO inhibitor type chemistry of tobacco cigarettes. Also cigarettes have freebase nicotine which NRT/ecigs do not have. We know several reasons why the rush & relief isn't the same with other products.