Vaping nicotine as a never-smoker, why not?
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I don't think my nicotine dependence is entirely psychological, since I'm still using WTA, and experienced UNGODLY cravings until I added the WTA -- even though I really didn't want to smoke at all. Once I added the WTA, the cravings vanished completely. Of course, that was while still recuperating from the appendectomy, and I have IBS, making that recuperation much longer and more uncomfortable than for someone without IBS; the "nicotine cocktail" was apparently required by my ailing colon, but unfortunately the only mechanism the body has for giving the signal for what it needs... is cravings. Which are very, very different from "thoughts." (ETA: "thoughts" are like being pestered by a mosquito -- true cravings are more like being strafed by a B-52.)
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That was my fault for not vetting it. No sooner than I posted it, I realized I should not have--largely due to that opening opinion, but I was looking more to some of the studies at the bottom of the page (but even those I have not vetted). I'll take the lump for posting in haste.
Outside of the toxic effects of nicotine overdose, and the pressor effects on blood pressure (which occur only in people with cardiovascular compromise), what are these negative neurological effects. If there wasn't the history of smoking, and if nicotine was discovered today, it would be called a safe and effective wonder drug.
Yes, nicotine exerts a pressor (constriction) effect on blood vessels. Generally, this is a transient response that lasts for only a couple hours after the vaping. If you have moderate to severe hypertension, then it could be a problem, but not one to worry about if you don't. Also, if you are really worried about it, get a physician to put you on 5mg/day ....... It counteracts the pressor effect and has the other benefits
Nicotine has never been linked to atherosclerosis. Transient increased blood pressure, and mild cardio-acceleration, yes. In otherwise healthy individuals this should be of no concern.
No 'proof' is incontrovertible. That's the whole promise of science. If somebody demonstrates nicotine dependence in a double blind well controlled experiment then the hypothesis that nicotine does not lead to dependence can be ignored. Since there is no such study, we go with the evidence thus accumulated, and that evidence clearly demonstrates no nicotine dependence.
Well, It won't freeze at typical freezer temps. It will get very viscous. I would guess a 10+ year life expectancy under those conditions (and the reality is that, 50 years is probably more likely). I have prescription meds that have been stored dessicated at room temperature for over 15 years, and they still have normal clinical potency.
You people chose socialism... Unfortunately you will have to live with it or become a dissident.
No, just saying it is doesn't make it so. You may believe that it is, but some people believe that putting tin foil on their heads will stop aliens from screwing with their brains. If you're a foilhead, please ignore the comment.
Again, depending on the way you define addiction, I guess it is possible. However, the word addiction does not really have meaning today. When people can get addicted to the internet, sex, food, gambling, exercise, and just about any other behavior, saying somebody is addicted to something generally means that they have an above average association with the activity. After alll the circular arguing, it comes back to I'I know that I'm an (insert vice here) addict because I'm addicted to it!
I am the professor and I presented the scientific evidence for academic improvement using nicotine. My students are free to make up their own minds. Since over 40% of them are already on prescription psychostimulants for the same purpose, it seemed like presenting them a safer alternative was a good thing to do.
What nic level were you vaping at back then? Probably not 45mg/ml.
No, cravings are thoughts. They might be thoughts with more emotional and motivational content than other thoughts, however, they are thoughts.
You are wrong, and until you have experienced that type of craving yourself, you should not opine about it.
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