After combing through several chapters of our textbooks I had to step back for a second and re-evaluate. I drink coffee on a regular basis, just one cup per day. But I do notice the effects that have been described in the book: greater alertness, energy. I have not noticed any increase in confidence, yet I'm normally very confident. I do however, notice the difference when I miss a day of having coffee. On occasion, I find myself dragging, lol. And, I've gotta tell ya', I was shocked to read that ingesting caffeine pushes harder and faster toward addiction than ecstasy, LSD, and mescaline. Am I kidding you? Wish I was!!
Another stimulant that is actually much, much worse, and pushes harder and faster toward addiction than (smoking or injecting) heroin as well as crack, is simply tobacco. And as we all know, this drug is fully legal and available OTC. In fact, tobacco companies are seeking new methods of delivering nicotine to you enthusiastic shoppers, such as: flavored cigarettes. Yummy!!!
What's your take?
Question: The Tobacco Smoker's Lung and The Cigarette Disposal Bin: If the human lung is more than a waste can, then why do 37 million people smoke daily?
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Great question! Looking at these photos and knowing the potential harm cigarette smoking has on the body. It's hard to believe people still start smoking. I think one of the biggest factors is denial, especially those who are only social smokers or part-time smokers. The fact is they're still smokers!!
ReplyDeleteHi Anthony,
ReplyDeleteTo answer your question I had to look up to better understand why so many people get hooked to the killer habit.
According to CDC, states and federal government collect billions of dollars from tobacco sales taxes, but spend very little on preventing and cigarettes cessation programs. In 2014 states collected $25.7 billion from tobacco taxes, but spent only $1.9 % of the $25.7 billion on those programs (CDC. gov., 2014). Why is that?
Well, one reason may be because the person rarely succeeds to quit smoking without the urge to want to quit. Although medical researchers found medication such as nicotine patch, inhalers, nasal spray, and prescription non-nicotine medication such as Zyban and Chiantix that aid to quit smoking the person must be mentally and physically ready. If the desire to quit or the serious danger perceive are not there the person may be able to finally quit after several attempt, but this means that it could take up to several years.
A second reason someone may not be able to quit could be due to the withdrawal symptoms he/she experiences during this process. 68.9% of the smokers claimed that they want to get rid of this killing habit, but they deal with irritability, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and huge crave for cigarettes during the quitting process (CDC.gov,2014).