Nicotine activates the same reward pathways in the brain that other drugs of abuse such as cocaine or amphetamines do, although to a lesser degree. Research has shown that nicotine increases the level of dopamine in the brain, a neurotransmitter that is responsible for feelings of pleasure and well-being. The acute effects of nicotine wear off within minutes, so people must continue dosing themselves frequently throughout the day to maintain the pleasurable effects of nicotine and to prevent withdrawal symptoms.

that makes me think

need to find a way to produce dopamine

hhmmm

http://www.integrativepsychiatry.net/dopamine.html

Foods that increase Dopamine Food sources of dopamine increasing tyrosine include almonds, avocados, bananas, dairy products, lima beans, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds. Dopamine is easily oxidized. Foods that are rich in antioxidants such as fruits and vegetables may help protect dopamine-using neurons from free radical damage. Many healthcare professionals recommend supplementing with vitamins C, vitamin E, and other antioxidants. Foods such as sugar, saturated fats, cholesterol, and refined foods interfere with proper brain function and can cause low dopamine. Consumption of saturated fats and cholesterol should also be reduced because they can clog the arteries to the brain, heart, and other organs. Caffeine must also be avoided by persons with depression. Caffeine is a stimulant which

Shhhiit i stopped when prices were going up every other week here

i just said fuck it I'm done and quit i don't understand how some people get so addicted to them

that's why i sometimes think (some addictions) are just in peoples head same shit with weed.

yea caffine is a good sub

caffine and weed

i think i got my lineup

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i dont think weed is additve but that a topic in its self lol

and yea i can push all the craves out during the day like i said its juss when i wake up in the morning

thats the bitch

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Never smoked but know alot of ppl that have or did... my dad quit with the nicotine patch when i was young

This, I mean look at how many people threw their arms up over not being able to talk or text on a cell phone and drive. Same goes with walking in certain areas, even though some bad apples tried to sue malls and shit because they were too stupid to walk and talk and ended up falling down.

I somewhat agree with you though Buba. I've been a smoker for 15 years now, but I also chew tobacco (18 years). Don't ask, I'll just say that I started in my firefighting days and haven't been able to quit since. Personally I don't mind the whole "you smoke a bunch of garbage or put it in your lip and you will get cancer". Hey, that's on me. What I don't like are the additives to make it worse than crack in regards to being addictive.

i dont have the patience to read thru this entire thread... i know my dad died from lung cancer 2 yrs ago - and he was healthy as can be beforehand (went to the gym, took all kinds of vitamins,ju-jitsu, u name it) 52 yrs old - dead. so i dont smoke... weed is about the extent of my smoking - and i never heard a case of weed killing anyone. legalize it - tax it - the united states could dig themselves out of debt with legalizing weed lol

Quit cigs 12 or 13yrs ago. PIcked a day, went cold turkey, the first couple days were really hard, 1st 2 weeks were difficult. after that it was pretty easy.

I agree with mu, if ppl wanna smoke, wgaf? Just legalize weed, cuz it's a hell of a lot easier to quit that than nicotine.

I like all the week supporters!