Depression and Smoking Go Hand in Hand in U.S. on Yahoo! Health
And no mention of MAOIs in tobacco.
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And no mention of MAOIs in tobacco.
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Depression and Smoking Article
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Perhaps the cigarettes made us depressed in the first place.. I have dealt with depression since the age of 16, I started smoking at the age of 14-15.. Interesting.. thanks for sharing it..
That study simply stamps scientific certainty on something most of us know from experience. Nicotine is a "feel good" substance that causes our brains to kick out increased seratonin and dopamine. It's hard to be depressed with an abundant supply of those coursing through your body.
Other studies might show that people under stress smoke. People with nothing to do or no future smoke. And where does that leave us?
With our e-cigs, that's where. Now, leave e-cigs alone or risk Revenge of the Depressed and Deprived.
Other studies might show that people under stress smoke. People with nothing to do or no future smoke. And where does that leave us?
With our e-cigs, that's where. Now, leave e-cigs alone or risk Revenge of the Depressed and Deprived.
I am not sure exactly how they are coming up with their numbers in this report. People must be diagnosed with depression FIRST meaning they had to seek out a qualified M.D. who then determines a diagnosis of clinical depression or some other type of depression.
I have to assume they are taking the numbers presented from people that have sought out a psychiatrist for help with depression. Smoking habits where part of the questions answered by the people as part of the general work-up.
I have to assume they are taking the numbers presented from people that have sought out a psychiatrist for help with depression. Smoking habits where part of the questions answered by the people as part of the general work-up.
Good idea G_Jones
A nice vape with your favorite e-liquid and maybe a nice glass of ice tea
The only thing I am depressed about is not discovering the e-cig until last October! But at the cost 2 1/2 pack of Marlboro per day, I make myself real happy over the money I have saved these last 6 Months. As well as the enjoyment I get from my 510.
Good idea G_Jones
A nice vape with your favorite e-liquid and maybe a nice glass of ice tea
Yeah, a Long Island Ice Tea
As much as I despise analogs and think they're evil, I have to say...
It's the age-old correlation-causation argument. You are assuming that since many depressed people smoke, smoking must cause depression. By the same argument I could say that since the majority of people with broken bones wear casts, the casts must be the cause of the broken bones.
It's the age-old correlation-causation argument. You are assuming that since many depressed people smoke, smoking must cause depression. By the same argument I could say that since the majority of people with broken bones wear casts, the casts must be the cause of the broken bones.
It's not just depression, it's mental illness overall. I have not verified the data source, but I've read more than once that in the US, 75% of diagnosed seriously mentally ill (bipolar, etc.) people smoke and that 40% of cigarettes are purchased by the seriously mentally ill.
And Glantz is fantasizing (again) about quitting smoking making MH treatment easier.
Oh, I don't agree that there is causation, btw.
And Glantz is fantasizing (again) about quitting smoking making MH treatment easier.
Oh, I don't agree that there is causation, btw.
This article is typical data/conclusion logic manipulation to fool an uneducated public. Its like saying that people that are thirsty drink water, therefore water causes thirst.
The article wasn't saying smoking causes depression, it was saying that people who have depression (mild to clinical) are more likely to smoke and to have a harder time quitting smoking.
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