"It appears that smokers have an altered opioid flow all the time, when compared with non-smokers. And smoking a cigarette further alters that flow by 20 to 30 percent in regions of the brain important to emotions and craving" as explained in an WikiPedia article. This may help us understand a link between cigarettes and desire to smoke. Learn More About … [Read more...] about Opioid Receptors – Emotions and Cravings Explained
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Dealing With Nicotine Withdrawl
Everybody knows that nicotine withdrawal comes with the territory of quitting smoking but that doesn't make it any easier. It can be hard and even frustrating for the person quitting to deal with withdrawal and for those around the person. But understanding what's going on, physically and psychologically, can help and can assist you in helping a friend quit. When … [Read more...] about Dealing With Nicotine Withdrawl
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