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Re: Drinking booze

Posted: September 15th, 2017, 11:19 am
by redsturgeon
AleisterCrowley wrote:I packed in the real cigarettes a while back, but I still 'vape' so still addicted to nicotine! In fact my nicotine intake has probably increased to 40-a-day levels as I can vape indoors


This is an issue with vaping since, although it is not as bad for you as smoking cigarettes, nicotine in itself is not good for you.

John

Re: Drinking booze

Posted: September 15th, 2017, 11:23 am
by AleisterCrowley
In large doses it's lethal, in smaller doses ...not sure what the long term effects are, if any

Beyond addiction, both short and long-term nicotine exposure have not been established as dangerous to adults,[19] except among certain vulnerable groups
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicotine
Of course 'not been established as' doesn't mean 100% safe , although vastly safer than real smoking

Re: Drinking booze

Posted: September 15th, 2017, 11:52 am
by redsturgeon
AleisterCrowley wrote:In large doses it's lethal, in smaller doses ...not sure what the long term effects are, if any

Beyond addiction, both short and long-term nicotine exposure have not been established as dangerous to adults,[19] except among certain vulnerable groups
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicotine
Of course 'not been established as' doesn't mean 100% safe , although vastly safer than real smoking



From the same alticle:

Nicotine increases heart rate and blood pressure[56] and induces abnormal heart rhythms.[57] Nicotine can also induce potentially atherogenic genes in human coronary artery endothelial cells.[58] Microvascular injury can result through its action on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs).[59] Nicotine does not adversely affect serum cholesterol levels,[51] but a 2015 review found it may elevate serum cholesterol levels.[23] Many quitting smoking studies using nicotine medicines report lowered dyslipidemia with considerable benefit in HDL/LDL ratios.[52] Nicotine supports clot formation and aids in plaque formation by enhancing vascular smooth muscle.[23]


It also mentions some possible effects regarding cancer but not proven yet.


I totally agree with you that it is vastly safer than smoking cigarettes though.

John

Re: Drinking booze

Posted: September 15th, 2017, 1:12 pm
by AleisterCrowley
Yes, certainly not a good idea to start vaping if one is a non-smoker given the potential risks, but as a step down from smoking it's much safer.
And cheaper, importantly.
Regards
Ebenezer Crowley