Stop Smoking Tips

Nicotine is a stimulant at low doses. It raises the blood pressure and increases the heart rate. These biological changes interact which produces psychological changes, which are felt as pleasurable. Nicotine is a relaxant at higher levels. Both these effects counteract stress. Stimulation gives a positive feeling, induced by the dopamine in the brain and other pleasure center changes. This effect is pleasant. Relaxation has an obvious effect on stress.

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Smoking is a drug addiction. Just like heroin or cocaine produces drug seeking behavior and has negative effects on the body so does nicotine. What makes it different is that it is legal. That is the only difference.

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By hour 72 your bronchial tubes, which have been constricted from the toxic fumes and gases from the cigarettes, will have relaxed and your energy levels will increase. You are able to breathe in more oxygen and your blood can now carry it to the cells in your body. This increases your energy level and gives you a feeling of well-being and health.

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