Category: Quit Smoking Resources

The  Harm Reduction Journal is an organization dedicated to researching and implementing methods of reducing harm related to drug abuse. Essentially their message is that if drug use cannot be completely stopped, than we have to help keep those safe who are at risk. And considering that tobacco is the world's leading cause of preventable death, I would say that the e-cigarette issue is a extremely relevant to their quest. Here's the summary of their full initial analysis on electronic cigarettes as a possible harm reduction technology. You can read the entire publication and even download it the eBook here. Summary The dream of a tobacco-free, nicotine-free world is just that—a dream. Nicotine’s beneficial effects include correcting problems with concentration, attention and memory, as well as improving symptoms of mood impairments. Keeping…

Researchers from Ohio State University, have shed some new light on the so-called light cigarettes. This is the result from their latest research project. Before diving into their discovery, let us investigate the distinction between regular and light cigarettes first. Not That Light After All They have the name “light” for two main reasons. First, it is that the makers consider them to have simply lighter, weaker flavor. The second reason lies in the fact that these cigarettes contain lower level of tar, nicotine, and other chemicals. They had their introduction to the market in the 1970s, and many smokers simply call them “Lights”. The tobacco industry introduced for some reasons. First, it shows their customers that they care about people’s health. Second, it is for their profits by introducing a new line of cigarettes.…

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_YZ_PtMkw0 The adults were shocked and told them all of the terrible short and long term effects of smoking. Yet they'll be lighting up again within minutes or hours. That, my friends, is the sheer power of addiction. It's so easy to see why smoing is such a tremendous challenge for smokers and public health officials. ⇐ Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms: Not As Bad As You Think Electronic Cigarettes and Harm Reduction ⇒

As long as there has been cigarettes, there has been a constant for smokers and nonsmokers. Like the Montagues and the Capulets, their disputes goes back generations. In recent times, the lawmakers have chose smokers of tobacco and electronic cigarettes as their targets. Cities and counties across the United States have banned smoking from most indoor spaces and selected public spaces. As a result, every new ban faces an array of opposition. In fact, it seems that every new pleasure that smokers find faces prohibition by lawmakers. The most recent event illustrating this age-old conflict is happening in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. As a result, public health officials and tobacco retailers are now having a new thing to argue. Age the new Crucial Factor in Tobacco Dispute It would be helpful to know the minimum…

About The Plant Tobacco belongs to the nightshade family of plants, and are wildly varied. Some, like potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, and some peppers, are common food items for humans, while others, like petunias, are ornamental. Nightshade plants contain high levels of alkaloids. In nature, these alkaloids work as a pesticide, and are a natural defense against being eaten. The nicotine in tobacco is an alkaloid. Alkaloids can also be toxic or deadly to humans. Although there are many types of tobacco plant out there, only two types are used commercially to produce tobacco products like cigarettes and cigars. Nicotiana Tabacum is the most commonly used one, but Nicotiana Rustica is harvested is well. Many different varieties of tobacco used for human consumption have been cultivated since it became a domesticated crop. Currently,…

All of the talk recently has been all about vapor pens with little notice given to their hard-hitting big brothers desktop vaporizers. The name makes you think about a device the size of an old computer tower but they more closely resemble laptops. Certainly too complex to use on the go, most do come with quality carrying cases, making them easy to transport and then use when somewhere safe – perhaps a friend’s house. Disclosure: Our desktop vaporizer reviews are based upon the experience, testing and skill of our trained paid staff. Links from QuitSmokingCommunity.org to one of the reviewed products or brands will allow you to purchase directly from the provider. We receive commissions from these providers; this does not affect your price and helps to pay for the operations…

You think with cars and factories, the outside air might be bad for your health. A University of California, San Diego study shows that indoor air can be just as deadly. Do you have any guesses why? Let’s investigate. Cigarette Smoke Damages Air Quality When it comes to indoor air, we might think that it is surely healthier and less polluted than those outside. It is facing environmental crisis. Anyway, the comfort of our own home certainly should not have all the threats and toxins of the outside air. Right? Actually, this belief is rather false. Our indoor environment is full of hidden hazardous particles. They include dust, decorative sprays, asbestos, fireplace, heaters, paint, and rug fibers. Any one of these can be a threat to our body and overall health. Believe it…

Nicotine is simply a naturally occurring chemical found in certain plants. Of course, there are synthetic versions now, but this is where it was found and isolated. Nicotine is known widely as the ingredient in tobacco that causes the physiological addiction to tobacco products like cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco. It was introduced to Europeans when they first arrived in the Americas to explore and settle. Native tribes across both North and South America used tobacco, and Europeans quickly became hooked on it. The exact history of tobacco use among natives is unknown, but it was documented that they often used it in religious ceremonies, both on it’s own and in conjunction with other types of ritual concoctions like hallucinogens. Many reports also show that tobacco, and thus nicotine, was…

Quitting smoking is a process, and not every step of that process is going to be smooth. You will notice the withdrawal symptoms and effects of nicotine cravings as you continue to abstain from days and weeks and months. But what you may have wondered about why you are coughing so much. Some people assume that once they stop smoking, they will stop coughing, as coughing is often a byproduct of inhaling smoke regularly. This is known as smoker’s cough. But what about the cough that starts appearing after you stop smoking? That is a different kind of cough altogether. This cough is a result of your body healing, and it is natural for your body to react like this. You see, as the nicotine leaves your system and your…

An increasing number of marijuana or cannabis users are now accepting the use of its derivatives which is commonly referred to as concentrates, oils, and extracts. This may sound simple but some people may not be conversant with these terms. These terms: oil, concentrate, and extract are all used to describe the oil coming from a hemp plant. Although a bit confusing, these words describe effective marijuana oil used for vaping and vaporizing. There about three oils which are considered here: Hemp Oil – This refers to hemp seed oil coming from the seed of the hemp plant itself. The seeds of the hemp plant are a byproduct of hemp production. CBD Oil – Alternatively called cannabidiol, it is a collective term for oils made from the hemp plant which do not…

Vape tanks—especially large-capacity, high-wattage tanks used with sub-ohm coils—are often marketed as a premium, smoother, and more satisfying vaping experience. Bigger clouds, longer sessions, and stronger flavor are framed as benefits. But from a health and behavior standpoint, large vape tanks quietly make nicotine dependence harder to break and increase cumulative lung damage over time. This article explores the often-overlooked ways large vape tanks intensify harm, even among users who believe they are moderating or reducing risk. 1. Bigger Tanks Mean Longer, More Frequent Exposure Large tanks hold significantly more e-liquid—sometimes 5 to 10 mL or more—which changes behavior in subtle but powerful ways: Fewer refills remove natural stopping points Users take more frequent, unconscious puffs Sessions last longer without perceived “overuse” Consumption increases without clear awareness With small devices,…