The consumer demand for cigarettes has been decreasing, and Big Tobacco companies are looking to fill these sales gaps with cigarette alternative products. This includes cigars, chew, snuff, and nicotine replacements. As the dangers of second-hand smoke becomes more prevalent, most areas have in place smoking bans in public places. Big Tobacco companies are seeking out … [Read more...] about Dissolvable Tobacco Products Especially Appealing to Kids
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The Health Consequences of Smokeless Tobacco
Spit is a common tobacco product used amongst young people and athletes. Often flavored, these smokeless tobacco products are viewed as both tasty and appealing. But the health consequences associated with this product are serious—just as serious as dangers associated with cigarettes. It is imperative that people recognize these consequences. What is Smokeless … [Read more...] about The Health Consequences of Smokeless Tobacco
Resist Picking Up Another Cigarette
You’ve managed to stay off smokes for a day, a week, month or even a year. Well done! You weren’t sure you were going to make it but here you are – smoke free! It’s going favorably and you feel great! Well, mostly. There’s one little problem. Every now and then, things happen that make you feel like having a cigarette. Smoking Temptations For instance, as often … [Read more...] about Resist Picking Up Another Cigarette
Herbal Stop Smoking Aid – Using Homeopathic Medicines to Quit Smoking
We all know the dangers of smoking, even the dangers associated with second smoke are well documented. With this alarming information constantly etched into the mind why then, do smokers continue to smoke? And even more important, is there a safe, sure fire way for them to quit? Coming into recent attention are the use of homeopathic medicines (herbs) to ease the … [Read more...] about Herbal Stop Smoking Aid – Using Homeopathic Medicines to Quit Smoking
Nicotine Addiction Linked to Studies on Autism
American researchers have recently discovered a connection between two proteins in the brain, linking nicotine addiction and autism. According to a study presented at a Society for Neuroscience meeting, there is a physical and functional association between these two conditions. The study showed that the neurexin-1 beta proteins, which are a part of the brain's chemical … [Read more...] about Nicotine Addiction Linked to Studies on Autism
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