Category: Quit Smoking Resources

It is now common knowledge that a cigarette isn’t just rolled tobacco; there are some 599 other ingredients in your average cigarette other than the tobacco leaf. Additionally, there are a mind-boggling 4,000+ chemicals in cigarette smoke, 250 of which are harmful, and another 69 are known to cause cancer. Despite the fact that these figures are repeated over and over again, the numbers seem meaningless to many. Placing a numeral on a problem gives it anonymity, when what is needed is clarity and explanation. So, how do we get from a tobacco leaf to an additive laden, poison producing cigarette? To start with, the tobacco plant picks up naturally occurring contaminants as it grows. Pollutants like pesticides also contribute to the chemical content of tobacco. Before it is ever…

Protecting the Youngsters Not far behind us, May 31st marked the World No Tobacco Day. Prior to this date, there were introductions of many new laws. The main actors included health commissioners, practitioners, lawmakers, and legislators. East Point, Georgia, banned smoking from its parks and recreational areas in order to honor this important date. Moreover, with this law East Point aspires towards continuous education. With this initiative, the city sees great potential in battle against smoking. Soon afterwards, there were tests on places where there was a ban on smoking. The results showed up to 10 times cleaner air than they had before the ban on smoking. It is not a wonder then that air pollution caused by smoking, and leading to health damage was a concern for researchers from San Diego. They identified smoking as the number one indoor…

Chewing tobacco, snuff or plugs are products that have enjoyed fairly widespread use for decades. They have never achieved the massive popularity of cigarettes, but many people use them as an alternative to smoking. As we examine the health risks involved with chewing tobacco, we will see that it is definitely not a safer choice and shares many similar health risks as smoking does. Short-Term Effects It doesn't take very long for chewing tobacco to start to have negative side effects. Because it injects nicotine directly into the bloodstream through the mouth, it starts the addiction process right away. Some people will become severely addicted after just a few uses, while others will be more resistant. But eventually, any user will suffer addiction to the nicotine within the tobacco. Nicotine…

Although originally prescribed in 1985 with the name Wellbutrin® for the treatment of clinical depression, bupropion hydrochloride has been FDA approved under the name Zyban® to assist smokers in their effort to kick the habit since 1997.  The effect on a smoker is not the same as the effect on a patient with depression.  The oral tablet, taken daily, is thought to decrease a smoker’s cravings for nicotine while also easing withdrawal symptoms associated with nicotine addiction.  It is intended for adults who smoke 10 or more cigarettes per day. What Zyban Does It is not known precisely how Zyban works in the body as part of a smoking cessation program.  It is not a nicotine replacement therapy like the patch or gum, but may be used in combination with…

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For some, the prospect of the electronic cigarette is a little daunting. The community surrounding the technology has for the most part been helpful, but there are still a great many confusing aspects of the e-cig out there. So much so that a newcomer to vaping might not know where or how to begin. When e-cigs made their debut it was the three-piece models that caught the attention of smokers. Well, it was really the only model available for purchase. Such was the humble beginning of electronic cigarettes: a small battery, the atomizer, and the tank or cartridge that held the e-juice. That was how it all began. It was a decent start, but having the atomizer and cartridge separate tended to cause a lot of leakage, and comparing the…

Benefits of 100% VG (Vegetable Glycerin) E-Liquid Most e-liquid companies will use some sort of mix between vegetable glycerin (VG) and propylene glycol (PG). Each of these bases has their own benefits and drawbacks, but there are certain advantages to using only VG. No Need for Sweeteners VG already has a slightly sweet taste to it. It makes fruit liquids taste sweeter and dessert juices taste a bit more delectable. Many times, in a PG base, the manufacturers will add some sorbitol or other artificial sweetener to make the juice more palatable. But these can contain manmade chemicals that, while approved by the FDA for human consumption, are not completely understood. There may be side effects to them that have yet to be discovered because we simply do not fully…

Chewing Tobacco: Effects, Addiction, and How to Quit Chewing tobacco, snuff or plugs are products that have enjoyed fairly widespread use for decades. They have never achieved the massive popularity of cigarettes, but many people use them as an alternative to smoking. As we examine the health risks involved with chewing tobacco, we will see that it is definitely not a safer choice and shares many similar health risks as smoking does. Table of contents:How to Quit Chewing TobaccoFacts About Chewing TobaccoWhy Quit? The Dangers of Chewing Tobacco and DippingHow Addicted Are You? How to Quit Chewing Tobacco STEP 1: PICK A DAY If you want to quit, then you are going to have to pick a quit date and stick to it. You can’t just say that you are…

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasn’t yet approved cannabis for medicinal use, but you can find medicines that contain cannabinoids, one of the chemicals found in marijuana plant. As new researches help reveal medical marijuana benefits and stigma attached to weed declines, its popularity is going up. Does that mean the herb is totally safe, and will be legalized soon? About legalization, we are not so sure, but as for its safety, the short answer is it mainly depends on how you use it while the rest of the guide explores the detailed answer. However, we recommend that you should consult with your physician to choose your method of consuming medical cannabis. 7 Little-Known Medical Marijuana Benefits There are some potential health risks of marijuana such as it…

Even if you know all about the dangers associated with smoking, you might think that you’re safe from harm if you’re not a smoker. However, if you live with someone who smokes or spend a lot of time in an environment where others are smoking, you could be damaging your health nearly as much as if you smoked yourself. This form of passive exposure to smoke is also called secondhand smoke, and it can be dangerous to your health. Here are some ways secondhand smoke puts you at risk – and how you can fight back to minimize those risks. What Types of Smoke are Risky? The smoke that comes from the end of a lit cigarette is called sidestream smoke and the smoke exhaled by a smoker is called mainstream smoke. Although both…

 Check Them Out NicStick offers a couple of different choices for e-cig users. There is the traditional atomizer which comes pre-filled and the Ego tube which you need to fill with liquid yourself. Do either of these options equate to a valuable product or do they both sizzle out after closer inspection? Read on to find out what we thought about them. What You Get NicStick has quite a few kits to choose from. We’ll look at a couple of them, starting with the Freedom Gift Set. This retails for $39.95 and comes with a battery, three different kinds of chargers and two pre-filled clearomizers. It’s a basic kit for a decent price. If you want to go with an Ego kit, the basic Ego bundle will cost you $49.95.…

Playboy Vapor ECig Speed Review We know not everybody has time to read our full reviews. So here is a quick category by category breakdown of the Playboy Vapor ECig followed by a quick synopsis. Vapor Production – 80% Vapor Flavor – 75% Size & Portability – 85% Batter Life – 65% Overall Rating – 75% It may be odd to see a major commercial company like Playboy throw their hat into the e-cigarette production ring, but that is exactly what has happened here. Their iconic logo brands a new line of disposable e-cigarette products.So is their logo just being slapped on a shoddy product, or does it really live up to the iconic name? We tried out their line to give you the verdict.  Check Them Out What You Get  With…