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Smoking and Tobacco Use
Includes questions related to the abuse of and dependency on nicotine and nicotine products including cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco.
2,812 Questions
What are some name of old chewing tobacco brands?
Some names for smokeless tobacco are snuff, chew, rub, chaw, leaf, and dip. These names do not apply to all types of smokeless tobacco however. Snuff, rub, and dip apply to products such as Skoal or Copenhagen. Chew applies to pouch tobacco, such as Red Man and other products.
Is there fiberglass in Newport ciggerettes?
First off, there has never been any fiberglass in any cigarettes. Ever.
This question comes from an old rumor that Menthol Cigarettes are bad for you. Due to the fact that menthols are popular with African Americans (49.5% of all cigarettes sold to blacks in America were Newport, a menthol flavored cigarette, many more bought Kool, another menthol brand) people assume there is a huge conspiracy.
The fact is, menthol cigarettes are made from peppermint oils, and are no more dangerous than any other cigarette.
It is possible that this particular urban myth/conspiracy theory/paranoid delusion is fueled in part by the common practise in the earlie days of filter cigarette production of using asbestos in the filter, especially Kent brand. While substances such as activated charcoal are used in some filters, the primary material of cigarette filters today is cellulose acetate.
How long can chewing tobacco stay fresh in a bag?
If the weather where your at is hot and humid, not a very long time, maybe a week at most.
BUT, if you put it in the fridge, it can last for weeks.
I don't chew, but I dip, and if I find myself with a dry can, I put a little bit of water on it (one drop at first, and work up, because you don't want tobacco that is dripping with water) and then its fine. I don't know if this would work with chew or not, but I guess if its extremely dry to the point where you are just going to get rid of it, then it would be worth a try.
you put the cigarette in your mouth and light it up, and smoke it..
alternatively, you take your thumb and pointer-finger and grab a big hunk-a-snuff, throw it in between your lip and teeth, and try not to swallow, rather spit it out every now and then..
good luck, in life
Can inhaling cigar smoke kill you?
Not deadly, some people do. I would not recommend it. You certainly do not need to in order to enjoy the cigar. And yes, inhaling cigar smoke is nearly as bad for as as inhaling cigarette smoke .
What are different uses for tobacco?
When I was a kid, I'm 50 now, we used to feed it to our horses every few weeks. I was told by a wonderful old "horseman" that if you feed tobacco to your horse it would kill internal parasites. According to our vet back then it did indeed kill some of them.
Where did tobacco first come from?
Tobacco came from plants. Tobacco came from plants because, back in the day people thought growing tobacco was important to their lives.
How does smoking affects your social and emotional health?
Smoking affects your social health because people will look at you differently if you smoke, either good or bad. It affects your emotional health because you may feel good or bad depending upon how others look at you.
Can you smoke cigarettes using Albuterol inhalers?
I can only suggest asking your doctor or finding out from the people who make the inhaler.
What can individuald do to reduce tobacco use?
Smoking is the worst business of your life. I quit smoking 32 years ago. My lungs are rose-colored now.
How is smoking not good for you?
Tobacco burns to produce various toxic substances. The addictive drug component is nicotine, but other by-products include Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide and a carcinogenic tar.
Not only that, but the smoke paralyzes the cilia in the lungs, the same cilia that sweep the lungs clean of "various toxic substances."
Is big league chew another type of chewing tobacco?
Last I checked, big league chew is shreaded bubble gum champ!!!
How long does nicotine and tar stay in your system?
forever. It is also very bad and may couse lung cancer.
Can you smoke cigarettes on rescue detox and still pass a drug test?
There are legitimate detox products for the THC cleansers. However, they cost a good $50-60 and only keep you urine clean for a few hours time.
ANSWER: As a person that takes urinalysis on about 30-50 person every month the problem with those cleanser is they end up showing your urinalysis as diluted and that can be just as bad as a dirty UA depending on who is taking it. If it is for a doctor or psychiatrist or Parole officer don't chance it. God Bless ReggieR Substance Abuse Officer/29 yrs clean
What effect does smoking a cigarette have on the brain?
The main affect is the carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke binds to the hemoglobin molecules in your red blood cells 40x stronger than oxygen. So, in effect, when you smoke, it reduces the amount of oxygen available to the brain. This creates the euphoric 'high' that cigarette smokers experience. In addition: The chemical nicotine has been proven to be one of the most addictive substances known, even stronger than heroin addiction.
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Smoking has been linked to lung cancer, which is the leading cause of death by cancer, second only to cardiovascular disease. Lung cancer develops rapidly and without symptoms, until it is so advanced that it is difficult to treat. The survival rate of lung cancer patients is quite low. It destroys your life as an example it clouds your brain and and it will kill you which is a horrible death.
Smoking for a long time, for many years, can lead to lung cancer. In tobacco there is a substance called nicotine which, if smoked, chewed, or snuffed, directly affects the brain. It reduces the thinking ability of an individual human being. Which can at times also affect his lungs. Throat cancer is another disease. A cancer that develops from chewing tobacco or pipe smoking is called Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and the only treatment available is surgery, so doctors cut off parts of the face and mouth in an attempt to stop it.
Does nicotine show up in a drug test?
Generally, nicotine leaves your blood 1-3 days after you stop using tobacco, (something your body makes after nicotine enters it) will be gone after 1-10 days. Neither will show up in your urine after 3-4 days.
What cancers are you most likely to get from smoking?
Tobacco use is a leading cause of various types of cancer. The harmful substances in tobacco smoke can damage DNA and other genetic material in cells, leading to the development of cancerous growths. Here are some of the cancers associated with tobacco use:
Lung Cancer: Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. About 85% of lung cancer cases in the United States are attributed to smoking. It includes both non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer.
Oral Cancers: Tobacco use, including smoking and smokeless tobacco (such as chewing tobacco and snuff), increases the risk of cancers in the mouth, including cancers of the lips, tongue, gums, and the lining of the cheeks.
Throat and Esophageal Cancer: Smoking and tobacco use are linked to an increased risk of cancers in the throat (pharyngeal cancer) and the esophagus (esophageal cancer).
Pancreatic Cancer: Smokers have a higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer compared to non-smokers.
Bladder Cancer: Smoking is a significant risk factor for bladder cancer, and smokers are about twice as likely to develop bladder cancer as non-smokers.
Kidney Cancer: There is a link between smoking and an increased risk of kidney cancer, particularly in long-term smokers.
Cervical Cancer: Female smokers have a higher risk of developing cervical cancer. Smoking may also make treatment less effective.
Stomach Cancer: Smoking is associated with an increased risk of stomach (gastric) cancer.
Liver Cancer: There is evidence that smoking may increase the risk of liver cancer, especially in individuals with pre-existing liver conditions.
Colorectal Cancer: While the association between smoking and colorectal cancer is not as strong as with some other cancers, smoking has been linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer.
It's important to note that the risk of developing these cancers is influenced by various factors, including the duration and intensity of tobacco use, as well as genetic and environmental factors. Quitting smoking and avoiding tobacco use is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of cancer and improve overall health. Additionally, early detection through regular screenings can improve the chances of successful treatment for many types of cancer. If you are a smoker or use tobacco products, seeking support to quit is a crucial step in reducing your cancer risk and improving your well-being.
Does nicotine gum have more nicotine than a cigaratte?
There is more nicotine in one single cigar than in one single cigarette.
Cigars and cigarettes differ in both size and the type of tobacco used. Cigarettes are generally more uniform in size and contain less than 1 gram of tobacco each. Cigars, on the other hand, can vary in size and shape and can measure more than 7 inches in length. Large cigars typically contain between 5 and 17 grams of tobacco. It is not unusual for some premium cigars to contain the tobacco equivalent of an entire pack of cigarettes. U.S. cigarettes are made from different blends of tobaccos, whereas most cigars are composed primarily of a single type of tobacco (air-cured or dried burley tobacco).
Nicotine is the agent in tobacco that is capable of causing addiction or dependence. Cigarettes have an average total nicotine content of about 8.4 milligrams, while many popular brands of cigars will contain between 100 and 200 milligrams, or as many as 444 milligrams of nicotine.
Quote from the NCI's Web site: www dot cancer dot gov
It should be noted however that the MANNER in which cigars and cigarettes are smoked plays a huge a factor in the amount of nicotine that is absorbed into the body. As you probably know, cigarette smoke is normally inhaled, whereas cigar smokers rarely inhale. It becomes a difficult thing to pin down at this point as you are now dealing with the absorption rates of nicotine through the mucous membranes in the mouth (cigars) vice the with both mouth and lung absorption with cigarettes. There are few, if any definitive studies that have really nailed down the answer to this question, but I suspect that it comes out that cigars deliver less nicotine than cigarettes - but this is just an unscientific guess as have tried both and I get a very light headed, woozy and almost nauseous feeling when I inhale all the smoke that a cigarette delivers, vice the almost non existant "nicotine" feeling from puffing (and not inhaling) a cigars smoke.
There is also one last thing to point out and that is the amount of nicotine contained in different types/brands/sizes of cigar. For example, the ligero portion of a tobacco leaf (the top third of a leaf) contains much more nicotine than the bottom 2/3rds. Some cigars specialize in using all ligero, and some use none, and some use a mixture of both. Nicotine levels therefore fluctuate between these different types per gram of tobacco. It would be a wonderful thing if someone analyzed each of the major brands of cigars out there and made up a chart of nicotine levels in each. Then, those that enjoy the hobby, activity and flavor of cigars, but aren't really interested in getting a nicotine dose, could then choose ones that deliver a smaller dose.
Can you use chewing tobacco to hide alcohol on your breath?
Yes, by using breath mints, elderberries, mouthwash, etc. However, this will not prevent the detection of alcohol by a Breathalyzer.
Roses are red
with stems of green
your breath smells bad
use more Listerine
(all credit goes to Bill Amend)
:)
Some people started smoking cigarettes when the researchers didn't have that much information available and they didn't realize how bad smoking really is. Alot of people (teenagers) smoke because they want to "fit in" and they think it is "cool". A portion of people who smoke, smoke just because it makes them feel good. Others like the taste, or the feeling they get when they smoke cigarettes. People sometimes even smoke to help them stay alert.
This is a good question. Almost all people who smoke are addicted to it (due to the nicotine) even after a few cigarettes, their bodies telling them they need it.
Can you chew tobacco after a dental extraction?
you could if its soft gum but i wouldn't recommend it right away maybe a few days after the socket has stopped bleeding...because you may cause excessive bleeding if you chew gum and the blood will give it an awful taste
What is the harmful chemical found in cigerettes?
Nicotine may be cited as one of the most well-known additives of cigarettes, but there are other substances added by tobacco companies that pack a more powerful, and dangerous, punch.
Cigarette smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals -- a big jump from the tobacco, rolling paper and filter tip. Of those 4,000 additives, there are nearly 50 known carcinogens -- cancer-causing substances -- in each cigarette. Some of these include cadmium, a substance used to produce batteries; and formaldehyde, the liquid most commonly recognized for preserving amphibians in science labs. Both of these have been proved to cause cancer in both humans and animals.
In addition to cancer-causing chemicals found in cigarette smoke, there are many other irritants found in cigarette smoke.
Ammonia, acetone and arsenic are household names because of their use in cleaning products, nail-polish remover and rat poison. These are also included in cigarette smoke. Some chemicals, including ammonia, have been added by tobacco companies to mask the harsh taste of the tobacco. These chemicals also help to convert the nicotine to a gaseous form. This helps the addiction-forming nicotine to be absorbed into the blood stream more effectively.
Each time a smoker lights up, they are exposing themselves -- and all others around them -- to carcinogens, chemicals and secondhand smoke.
Cigarettes that have been analyzed in labs have revealed a very large number of different substances, due in part to the fact that the original chemicals placed into a cigarette are burned, and produce a plethora of byproducts from the burning. Hence a comprehensive list of chemicals is near impossible, however a list can be formulated based on the amount produced and its effects of health. Of the harmful and possibly harmful chemicals, these include:
- Acetaldehyde - 980 micrograms to 1.37 milligrams
- Acrylonitrile - formerly 1 to 2 milligrams. This product was used as a fumigant in tobacco. Its use has since been discontinued.
- 4-Aminobiphenyl - 0.2 to 23 nanograms per cigarette
- Arsenic - unknown
- Benzene - 5.9 to 75 micrograms
- Beryllium - 0.5 nanograms
- 1,3-Butadiene - 152 to 400 micrograms
- Cadmium - 1.7 micrograms
- 1,1-Dimethylhydrazine - unknown
- Ethylene oxide - unknown
- Formaldehyde - unknown
- Heterocyclic amines - unknown
- Hydrazine - 32 micrograms
- Isoprene - about 3.1 milligrams
- Lead - unknown
- 2-Naphthylamine - 1.5 to 35 nanograms
- N-Nitrosodi-n-Butylamine - 3 nanograms
- N-Nitrosodiethanolamine - 24 to 36 nanograms
- N-Nitrosodiethylamine - up to 8.3 nanograms
- N-Nitrosodimethylamine - 5.7 to 43 nanograms
- N-Nitrosodi-n-Propylamine - 1 nanogram
- 4-(N-Nitrosomethylamino)-1-(3-Pyridyl)-1-Butanone - up to 4.2 micrograms
- N-Nitrosonornicotine - 14 micrograms
- N-Nitrosopyrrolidine - 113 nanograms
- N-Nitrososarcosine - 22 to 460 nanograms
- Polonium-210 - variable, depending on soil and fertilizer used to grow tobacco
- Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon - 28 to 100 milligrams
- o-Toluidine - 32 nanograms
- Vinyl chloride - 5.6 to 27 nanograms
Chemical quantities are unknown generally due to the fact that either a process of measuring them reliably is not possible or the value varies for too much for unknown reasons.
Nicotine is an allelochemical - one produced naturally by the plant - not an additive. All plants, including fruit and vegetables, produce their own allelochemicals, yet very little research has been done on their toxicity and carcinogenicity (apart from those of one particular plant!).
All the above 'nasties' will be found in the combustion gases of most carboniferous substances, such as domestic gas, oil, petroleum, coal, candle wax, wood and incense. Several impartial studies have suggested that exposure to the fumes from gas heaters and wood-burning stones is more harmful than exposure to tobacco smoke.
