Cigarettes

Nicotine is an agonist (a drug that increases the action of a neurotransmitter). It does this by binding to post-synaptic receptors and activates and or increases their effects. In other words, you take some Adderall and it floods your synaptic clefts with various neurotransmitters (dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine) -- that's what provides you with the change in cognitive and bodily actions and perceptions -- if you are at the same time smoking a cigarette, the nicotine will "open up" and make the receptor sites for these neurotransmitters more effective, allowing more of the neurotransmitters to be transmitted. This offers the same effect as an increased dose of the drug. If an SSRI is added to the mix it will block the deactivation or reuptake of the Adderall-produced neurotransmitters, making the effects both longer lasting as well as more intense. Consult a physician for further information regarding the effects and interactions between the drugs. Answer No physician would ever answer this question "yes." It is never healthy or okay to smoke no matter which medications you are on. The health impact of tobacco use is huge--stop now before you cause damage to your body. If you are unable to quit on your own, see a physician for help. Answer I take Adderall XR. 30mg 3 times daily, I also smoke. It's not healthy but it doesn't affect the Adderall. If it does I would suggest you talk with the prescribing doctor. Answer I was a smoker for 5 years and was (and still am) on Adderall XR 20mg for one year. During the time I was smoking around a pack a week. During that time I found it was a lot easier to smoke. Their were two down sides to this. The first (and most obvious), I was smoking a lot more than normal. The second was that I was a lot more on edge and had a couple of panic attacks. Since I quit smoking I've noticed that I'm a lot less likely to "freak out" and (big suprise) my lungs feel a ton better. Past this I have been unable to find a any research on the side effects of Adderall XR beiing taken with different substances... Answer If you feel a need to smoke while on Adderall, you should ask yourself if you have developed a tolerance to the Adderall that makes it less effective than when you first began taking it. This may well be the cause for your need to smoke. I say this because nicotine has an effect on the brain very similar to that of Adderall. If you have developed a tolerance to Adderall, nicotine can overcome that tolerance by basically giving the Adderall a boost. Unfortunately, if you are using the nicotine to overcome a tolerance you developed to the Adderall, you probably will not be able to quit smoking without your symptoms returning. Therefore, you have four choices: (1) increase the dose of Adderall recognizing that, in time, you will also develop a tolerance to that increased dose; (2) change to another medication; (3) supplement the Adderall with another medication; or (4) remain at your present dose and keep smoking to boost its effectiveness. Answer Dextroamphetamine (the chemical in adderall) is a stimulant, therefore it heightens brain activity and thoughts. Adderall XR is a time release pill. Adderall XR 30mg is actually 15mg for 6 hours and another 15mg for 6 hours. (Approx. four hours to five hours of effect, an hour or two come down, and four to five hours of effect, an hour or two come down.) Since dextroamphetamine goes directly to your liver to be broken down, then through your bloodstream to be sent to your brain, it is in your bloodstream throughout the day (while in effect). Nicotine is also a stimulant, even though it feels like a depressant. It constricts your blood vessels which increase your blood pressure and your heart rate, which gives you a good rush from the Adderall since your body is use to the dose already taken. I've wondered the same thing, and I've researched for months now, and here's my summary in words everyone can understand. It is taking a risk if you have heart problems, or any other cardiovascular troubles. Even though I chain smoke five cigarettes at a time when I'm on amphetamines (I take vyvanse recreationally once a month. Judge me. I don't care.) I'm 16 and enjoying life. Don't be a fool. Research anything before you take it. Be smart.

">Be smart about what you take. Putting my 2cents in. Doctors don't tell you all about what could happen so

read all the instructions you have that comes with the prescription you are

taking. This is no laughing matter I am the kind of person that finds out the

hard way and that is were I went wrong is because now I am suffering from

constant pain that I have no clue what causes it and now in this day and age

its to expensive to go see your doctor just for a regular check up in this

economy. So take this seriously and read the instructions and warnings about what you are taking, and (take notice of what are the side effects) so either take the drugs or take the natural way to getting better it is up to you. I also care about the facts about drugs and medications because this is your life I am talking about everyone is always putting their lives on the line even when it comes to taking something as small as a pill that may seem harmless :) but in the end either you get (good results or bad results) I say if you have a concern about the bad then take this advice and (start taking notice) be smart its you who are in control of your own well being be smart and take this into some kind of consideration.

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The myth of smoking during pregnancy being harmful

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 17:51 CDT

In about 1999 I was asked to analyze the data of pregnant women with respect to smoking for a major health insurance company. They were running a campaign to get pregnant women to stop smoking and they expected to find interesting data to support their case.

I used to teach college courses covering the topic. The text books said that smoking causes underweight premature babies. Because of this babies of smoking mothers are more likely to have birth defects. With alcohol, two drinks a day was considered safe, but with tobacco, there was no safe threshold. I thought this was rather strange. You smoke one cigarette while pregnant and you are more likely to have birth defects? Even for a hard core health fanatic that is difficult to believe.

Here is what was found in the data. Babies of smoking mothers average weight was 3232 grams (7.1 lbs.). Babies of non-smoking mothers averaged 3398 grams (7.5 lbs.). That is about a half pound difference and it is statistically significant. Seven pounds is a good healthy birth weight that does not set off any alarms. Babies are considered underweight if they are less than 2270 grams (5 lbs.). 4.5% of smoking mothers babies were underweight and 3.3% of non-smoking mothers babies were underweight. This difference is not significant. There is no indication here of a health risk from smoking based on weight.

The other risk factor is length of term. Normal gestation is 253 days. 4% of smoking mothers did not go to term and 7.8% of non-smoking mothers did not go to term. Smoking mothers did better than non-smoking mothers but the difference was not significant. There was obviously no risk from reduced term for smoking mothers.

Because the non-smoking mothers had heavier babies one would expect more C-Sections from the non-smoking mothers. There were about 20% more. This is significant at the .05 level but not the .01 level so you could argue the significance either way depending on your bias. The data here is limited because only 5% of pregnant women smoked but the trend for smoking mothers was toward less babies retained in the hospital, less C-Sections, insignificantly fewer pre-term deliveries and an insignificant increase in clinically underweight babies.

This data can be explained by assuming that when pregnant women are stressed, they self medicate to relieve the stress. Non-smoking women tend to eat more causing the baby to be larger and more difficult to deliver. This can also cause other problems. Smoking women tend to light up when under stress. This is less harmful to the baby than over-eating. For this reason smoking mothers tended to have better outcomes for baby and mother. They also cost less for the insurance company.

You might be interested in knowing that this information was not used. I was told that the medical insurance business is highly regulated by the government. The company was not allowed to tell the truth about these results even though it was better for the insurance company and for the patients.

I do not think these results suggest that women should start smoking when they get pregnant. I do think it indicates that it is very poor practice to try to get smoking mothers to stop smoking when they get pregnant.

About me

I have a Ph.D. in experimental psychology and have worked in both research and teaching. I am a health nut and do not endorse smoking or care to be around people smoking. I was shocked by these results. My bias if any is certainly against these results. However I think it is horrible to withhold information form people and intentionally give them bad advice to advance a political agenda.

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Snip the burnt area with scissors (just the fibers). Find an area of rug (under a couch or better, in a dark corner)trim an area about the size of the burn and glue the unburned fibers with a household glue to the cleaned burned area. Actually, cut out from your closet a small piece of carpet & pad, get a carpet floor ahdesive from your nearest Home Depot. Use small spatula appy glue on floor,on pad, and set carpet on top it.

You used to be able to get cigarettes from Native Americans tax free, but now that is considered tax evasion. So you should probably go to a nearby state where taxes aren't as high for cigarettes. Also, if you could try a cheaper brand, you might like it. Don't be afraid to try.

tobacco has nicotine in it naturally, it is the plants own insectaside

It is a special flavor cigarette made by H & J Tobacco Corp. They come in Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Cappocino, Green Apple, Cinnamon, Orange and lemon.

Don't start smoking is the best way to prevent it. If you start smoking, you will find it is one of the most addictive substances known to people, and you will have a difficult time stopping the smoking habit. (or you can have cancer)

16 sleeves of 200 cigarettes - see http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageExcise_ShowContent&id=HMCE_PROD_010221&propertyType=document

from what i have learned a person can be allergic to anything. Smoke from any source will cause symptoms of an allergic reaction however, it causes the nose to run, eyes to water, and throat to be itchy. The only way to be sure is to be tested at an allergist.

It affects them the same way it affects the person smoking. I am foster caring for a 10mo old baby who was the victim of 5 chain smokers in his house, a month later he still coughs like someone who has smoked for 30 years. Answer: I think smoking is more harmful to children than adults. When my parents were chain-smokers, I often got a sore throat, stuffed up nose, etc. My sister and I had more colds,etc. than my parents. On smog-alert days in Canada, residents, particularly children and elderly, are advised to stay indoors. So if governments are so concerned about protecting nonsmokers from secondhand smoke, why are parents allowed to smoke in their homes and cars with children present?

Unfortunately no it is no longer manufactured by American Tobacco Co. They stopped making Bull Durham in about 1980. However Bull Durham tobacco is still sold by Commonwealth Brands Inc. But no white cloth bags.

NO! Absolutely not. Tobacco will kill your pet. If you suspect that your bird has a parasite, you need to take it to the vet. Only your vet can determine what kind of parasite your bird has, and what the appropriate treatment is. If you cannot afford proper medical care for your pet, you should give it to a rescue organization.

In 1966 the Federal government mandated that cigarette packs have a warning on them from the surgeon general. See Tobacco packaging warning messages. Congress voted in 1973 that products containing toxic substances must have labels. In 1985 there was a testimony that wanted record companies to put labels on music that contained sexual or violent lyrics. On March 29, 1990 warning labels were put on music products that contained potentially offensive lyrics; this was done with the agreement of the recording companies. In 1989, alcohol was required to have their surgeon generals warning.

turns you into a rocket

No, they will seize them. I read up at CBP.gov and didn't find anything saying I couldn't, so when I visited St. Thomas on a cruise, I sent 5 cartons to myself (which is my duty free limit and I declared it). When I got home I received an empty box with a partially filled out form with no contact information on it except to state my property has been detained, saying that mailing tax free cigs via USPS is prohibited. Even though you are in a US territory, you will still have to make a customs declaration. It really doesn't make much sense. It's all about the money. And now that Obama signed the new law making any shipment of cigs anywhere via USPS illegal, it's a moot point (goes into effect mid June 2010).

Yes, but heres the thing. Most common transmission of oral herpes (cold sore) is skin the skin contact. through kissing and such. Oral Herpes can be transmitted through items such as cups, utensils, straws, and of course cigarettes. But the virus s very fragile and dies pretty quick in the air. I dont know an exact number but id guess 5 mins max. The virus can only survive at body temperature (98.6) so when it hits room temperature it cant survive very long or it mutates and becomes no longer contagious, also the cold sore is the area that is most contagious, so if the person has a cold sore on the corner of their lip, and they only smoke with the other side of their lip, then the chances of transmission is extremely low. SOOO if you do share a cigarette with someone (which you should, better safe than sorry). make sure the cig doesnt touch the sore, keep it in the air for a while for the virus to die, or maybe even put a flame near it for a 30 seconds the heat will kill it, hopefully this helps . Have a good day!

The cost of raising a child from fetus (prenatal care, vitamins, etc...) to 18 can easily exceed $200,000 and this does NOT include the cost of sending the child to college, obtaining their first car or any of the other "nice" things parents would like to do for their children. This is mainly food, housing, clothing, healthcare, school supplies, daycare and transportation. No, not their car - YOURS. are you kidding me!? i know someone who has a baby who is one year old and has only spent about 20,000 and this baby has top of the line furniture,food,a lot of expensive toys, and a huge closet full of clothes plus an entire armoir of clothes! plus a dressor stocked with belongings! 200,000 dollars? i believe that was a typo!

ALWAYS a Bad Idea.

Costly and unhealthy. Stay Away.

Cigarettes contain three drugs, called Nicotine, Tar and Carbon Monoxide. Tar is a sticky black thing that sheds all the hairs off your lungs and covers the lungs so you can't breathe properly. Nicotine is something that keeps you addicted to smoking and makes you want to buy them even more, also making your heart beat faster. And finally, Carbon Monoxide is also very bad. I forgot what it does though, sorry. Anyway, this is what is in a cigarette. :)

All of your cigarettes beyond the 200 limit will be dutiable. If you choose not to pay duty fees, then all of your cigarettes will be seized.

I'm afraid in today's culture you are searching for the equivalent to a safe hand grenade... it does not exist That being said... one you do not inhale would be better for you. A cigarillo (small ring gauge cigar) will satisfy the "habit" part of it with a lower nicotine intake. Cigars , as I have stated are NOT a safe alternative and require more knowledge maintenance and money.

There are 10 packs of cigarettes in a carton. There are 200 cigarettes in a carton and 20 in a pack making it 10 packs a carton.

In North America its typically cheapest to acquire legal tobacco for personal consumption at a native reserve where they are exempt from Federal and State/Provincial tax processes. You are still required by law to contribute the correct tax to the various government layers on your own accord.

Growing your tobacco is simply a time and effort cost in most areas. Check your local laws.