It's often said that smoking relieves stress, is this true? What factors make it so difficult to quit smoking other than addiction?

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There's been a few studies about the benefits nicotine can have for dopamine related conditions like ADHD and Parkinson's. Do you think there's a possibility that the benefits of just nicotine (not tobacco) could outweigh the negatives for these kinds of conditions? How do the costs and benefits of nicotine compare to costs and benefits of drugs like adderall and L-Dopa?

>It is often claimed that cigarettes have hundreds of addatives. Are these chemicals actually added to the product in manufacturing, or is the number derrived from it chemical change of organic matter (C,H, and O recombining in every permutation?)

Chemicals are added to products during manufacturing to improve the flavor, make smoking less harsh, and help the cigarette burn slowly and not go out, among many other reasons. Additional chemicals are produced when cigarettes, including these added chemicals, are burned.

Awesome. I'm past the brain development stage, so I think I'm in the clear. I appreciate your time and response!

>What are some main differences between salt nicotine E-juices, and regular E-juices?
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>With the rise in vaping globally and not enough long term data or studies to show effects, has the short term data yielded any valuable insights into the effectiveness of the practice as a quit smoking aid or any potential health risks/long term effects?
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>What is your take on new zealands ban on nicotine products for thise born after 2008?

Nicotine salts are less harsh to vape than freebase (traditional) e-liquid. Manufacturers developed these products to increase nicotine concentrations while still making e-cigs enjoyable to use. Freebase e-liquids usually topped out at 24 mg/mL while most nicotine salt e-liquids are 50 mg/mL. Nicotine salts aren’t safer than freebase e-liquid.

E-cigarettes may help assist with quitting for adults who are struggling to quit.

New Zealand’s ban aims to protect minors from becoming cigarette smokers while still giving dependent adult smokers access to products that can reduce harm or help them quit.

I (M58) and I'll have stopped smoking 3 years ago in the summer after 40 years of 20ish a day habit. I do still use nic salt vapes.

Does the effect\damage of smoking stay with me (and my lungs) for life?

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>I've been using 2mg nicotine gum for several years after quitting tobacco products. I haven't noticed any long term effects. If my dosage stays low, are there any long term issues I may experience?

Congratulations on staying quit! By stopping smoking you have significantly reduced your likelihood of long-term harm. There is little and inconsistent evidence for long-term harm from low doses of nicotine from gum in adults. Nicotine - including nicotine from gum - can be harmful for the developing brain, which includes young and pregnant people.

What are some main differences between salt nicotine E-juices, and regular E-juices?

With the rise in vaping globally and not enough long term data or studies to show effects, has the short term data yielded any valuable insights into the effectiveness of the practice as a quit smoking aid or any potential health risks/long term effects?

What is your take on new zealands ban on nicotine products for thise born after 2008?

It is often claimed that cigarettes have hundreds of addatives. Are these chemicals actually added to the product in manufacturing, or is the number derrived from it chemical change of organic matter (C,H, and O recombining in every permutation?)

Now that nicotine and smoking are declining, has lung cancer dropped in a similar rate?

I heard from a cancer nurse HPV is now one of the suspected causes of lung, but especially throat, mouth cancers that used to be blamed on tobacco.

Thank you for replying back to my question. I never heard of Varenicline before. What exactly does it do and how does someone go about getting it? The family member in question is afraid of trying new products. Which method would be easiest to attempt for someone who is so used to smoking cigarettes?

I've been using 2mg nicotine gum for several years after quitting tobacco products. I haven't noticed any long term negative effects. If my dosage stays low, are there any long term issues I may experience?

>Hello everyone! Thank you for having this AMA. I have a question about strategies on quitting smoking for a family member who has been smoking for 40+ years and has tried quitting countless times, but is unsuccessful. He's unsure about using e-cigarettes and nicotine replacement products. What would you recommend to do?

It’s great that you are thinking about this and how to support your family member. The “gold-standard” treatment for quitting is nicotine replacement products or a prescription for Varenicline. This doesn’t work for everyone and often takes many attempts, but tends to get easier each time someone tries. E-cigarettes are a safer alternative to cigarette smoking, especially for people who have a hard time quitting. E-cigarettes have only been around since 2007 so we are still learning about what their long term effects are. Current research supports harm reduction.

Hello everyone! Thank you for having this AMA. I have a question about strategies on quitting smoking for a family member who has been smoking for 40+ years and has tried quitting countless times, but is unsuccessful. He's unsure about using e-cigarettes and nicotine replacement products. What would you recommend to do?

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Hi, I mainly visit Siem Reap. I have volunteered at Anjali House, Treach, and ODA. Thanks for the question!

I figure if it was butthole money (also valid, but own it) she would've been recognized.

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Was it this guy's?

Is there some similar activity on other CEXs like we’ve seen on FTX/Alameda? I mean have You or Your colleges look into onchain activity of other CEXs. Maybe some of them has Alameda style market makers.

>What is the worst part of events for You? Or what parts of event You don’t like the most or prefer not to do and delegate them?

I hate all VIP things. Always delegate this tasks

How does the modeling industry feels about Climate Change and their carbon footprint regardless their work ?