Why vaping might not be the best choice
The human gastrointestinal system is designed to intake vitamins, minerals and beneficial substances. Lungs are designed to intake oxygen. Why vaping might not be the best choice. Read More Read…
The Centers For Disease Control
The Centers For Disease Control have made available a comprehensive set of information related to cigarettes and to nicotine. Read More
Nicotine is known to enhance attentiveness and memory
Abstract: Rationale and objective Empirical studies indicate that nicotine enhances some aspects of attention and cognition, suggesting a role in the maintenance of tobacco dependence. The purpose of this review…
Opioid-Abusing Health Care Professionals: Options for Treatment and Returning to Work After Treatment
Abstract: We congratulate Mayo Clinic Proceedings and the authors Hamza and Bryson1 on their decision to publish an important and controversial article about the use of buprenorphine maintenance treatment in……
Human Cannabinoid Pharmacokinetics
Abstract: A multitude of roles for the endogenous cannabinoid system has been proposed by recent research efforts. A large number of endogenous cannabinoid neurotransmitters or endocannabinoids have been identified, and……
Effects of chronic nicotine and methylphenidate in adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Abstract Acute nicotine treatment has been found to reduce symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults (E. D. Levin, C. K. Conners, et al., 1996). In this study, chronic nicotine…
Evaluation of nicotine and cotinine analogs as potential neuroprotective agents for Alzheimer’s disease
There is growing evidence that nicotine is associated with positive outcomes related to Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease. Abstract: The currently available therapies for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related forms…
Four in 10 smokers incorrectly think nicotine causes cancer
Public Health England: “The risks of nicotine use are likely to be very low or negligible.” Read More
Towards a smoke-free generation: tobacco control plan for England
Policy paper: Towards a smoke-free generation: tobacco control plan for England Read More
March 15, 2018 FDA press release regarding nicotine and cigarette smoking.
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on pivotal public health step to dramatically reduce smoking rates by lowering nicotine in combustible cigarettes to minimally or non-addictive levels Read More