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The CDC claims that nicotine is a "very addictive drug" that can be "as addictive as heroin or cocaine." Nicotine is typically eliminated from the body within 2 to 3 days, however, physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms may last for much longer depending on the individual. If you are trying to kick the habit, this community is dedicated to giving smokers the...
I heard Chantix is an anti-depressant. If so do you have to go off of it gradually?
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Chantix is not an anti-depressant, and I didn't go off it gradually, I only took it for three weeks, than I kept forgetting to take it so I just quit. You can get alot of info on Chantix right here at DS or just google Chantix. Best of luck if you're quitting soon!
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...click on treatments up above right here at the smoking community.
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Chantix isn't an anti-depressant. It blocks the the pleasure receptors to the brain making it unpleasurable to smoke.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
