Help them stay on track by talking to them about how they plan to manage their cravings and temptations. Build out a list together of activities they can try when the urge to vape strikes; meditation is a great suggestion. If you’re helping someone quit a nicotine dependency, you can ...
Smoking makes you ‘feel better’ - Whether you enjoy the sensations associated with smoking, or believe that it helps you deal with stress or anxiety, it’s harder to quit if you’re emotionally dependent on tobacco. Smoking Relapse Timeline – The Health Benefits of Quitting Most smokers who...
What triggers the cravings after going cold turkey on weed are the THC compounds still stored in the body’s fat cells. Unlike tobacco or nicotine, which does not stay in the body for long, the THC in weed circulates into your system even after stoppage, which triggers the cravings. The...
“Nicotine in tobacco and e-cigarettes is highly addictive. Over time, the brain gets used to it, leading to cravings, difficulty quitting, and needing more to feel the same. Quitting can cause withdrawal symptoms like irritability, anxiety, trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating, hunger, and ...
Moreover, educating patients about oral cancer risks, such as tobacco use, heavy alcohol consumption, or HPV exposure, empowers them to stay proactive. A practice that prioritizes prevention and early detection builds trust and loyalty. Challenges and Opportunities Of course, implementing these ...
Because nicotine is so powerfully addictive, your body gets used to having it. The longer you smoke, the more nicotine it takes just to make you feel normal. Without that amount of the drug in your system, you start to experience the unpleasant feelings and cravings commonly called withdrawal...
“Sugar-sweetened beverages are heavily marketed and sold in low- and middle-income nations. Not only are these communities consuming harmful products, but they are also often less well equipped to deal with the long-term health consequences,” says Dariush Mozaffarian, senior...
craving for sweets.We all have addictions and need to deal with them. I always thought sugar, not tobacco, was the worse addiction because sugar is everywhere, in everything…and I can’t just stop eating it. I have to eat something, and I’m going to be drawn to the things I like...
The scientific research says that risks of MDMA (Ecstasy) appear to be far lower than those of alcohol and tobacco [here are several studies; this is obvious to anyone who ever looked at the science]. The FDA is about to approve it for treatment of PTSD and says it is a “breakthrough...
In addition to commissioning studies, the tobacco industry has also used statistics that show that only a small percentage of smokers develop lung cancer, without mentioning that smoking increases the risk of many other health problems, such as heart disease and stroke. ...