While alcohol can have immediate life-threatening effects in the form of an overdose, it can also prompt other harmful behaviors like so-called “social smoking” when drinking. As anyone who has ever been to a bar can vouch drinking and smoking is a popular combination. Many people find it difficult to have one without the other. Read More…
Nicotine is found in the roots and leaves of various plants, most commonly in tobacco. Most people don’t know but nicotine is actually highly toxic, even more than cocaine and is highly controlled and regulated by the government. To achieve a lethal dose of cigarettes a person must smoke about 40 cigarettes at once or Read More…
Nicotine is a drug found in tobacco, which is what makes cigarettes addictive. In fact, the drug can be as addictive as alcohol, morphine or cocaine. Nicotine withdrawal symptoms usually only last from a few days to a couple of weeks. However, the cravings for cigarettes last much longer. Withdrawal Symptoms The body and brain Read More…
