Question 1

1.how do i get a loved one to stop smoking dagga.what can they do. 
2.is dagga less dangerous than cigarettes? what are the health risks and side effects of smoking dagga. 
3.also my loved one seems to be losing a lot lot of weight,is it killing him

Accepted Answer

Consider looking into Marajuana Anonymous  Worl Services. REF:  https://marijuana-anonymous.org/how-it-works/the-twelve-steps/. Some possible short term effects can include:  Short-term memory problems, anxiety & paranoia.

Question 2

What are the side effects of smoking weed and cigarettes but taking a break from weed and start to smoke cigarettes more ?

Accepted Answer

Neither is good to use, so taking "a break" from both would have the side effect of better health. Smoking tobacco or weed creates the same dilemma for lung health -inhaling partially combusted botanical material laced with chemicals. Equally, cardiovascular health is compromised by using either. Infections occur more frequently in smokers too. So quit both & try not to rationalize their use.

Question 3

Could you tell me if my dad suddenly stopped smoking cigarettes would he have any bad side effects?

Accepted Answer

There may be some mild withdrawal symptoms, but the advantages to doing it are enormous.

Question 4

What is the side effects of nicotine gum? and for how long i can use it? it is better than smoking cigarettes ?

Accepted Answer

is better than cigarettes but not by much.  If you keep using it you will keep ingesting nicotine.  Please consider finding a support group at a local hospital to help you stop smoking completely.  Set a target date to stop, chew gum, drink water, to satisfy oral cravings.  Please see your doctor for support.  You can do it and will be glad that you did.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

Is smoking one joint really the same as smoking a whole pack of cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

That is an often told and totally fabricated "fact" whose origins are unknown, but there is no evidence for it. The "tars" or organic compounds contained in marijuana plants is different than those in tobacco, and does not appear to be as harmful. A recent study (2012) showed that "social" marijuana smokers did not have any evidence of pulmonary damage, compared with  smoking same no. Cigarettes.

Question 6

Why does smoking put me at higher risk for heart disease? i smoke half a pack of cigarettes a day. i keep hearing it puts me at a higher risk of getting heart disease. why does smoking increase my risk?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine increases Insulin resistance. This in turns can lead to higher sugar levels. . People with pre-diabetes or diabetes  are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Question 7

Female, 31 yrs old. i smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for 1 year. i have quit and plan on never smoking again. can my risk for lung cancer eventually become that of a non-smoker? if so, how long will it take?

Accepted Answer

You were a smoker for a brief period of time, and likely that your lungs have started to stabilize.  Even chronic prior heavy smokers, can return to the level of a non-smoker within a few years after cessation.

Question 8

How long will continine remain in system after not smoking for 10 days? previously cut down to 2-4 cigarettes a day for 2 weeks from 1/2 pack daily.

Accepted Answer

Cotinine has a half life of 20 hours.  After 1 week it is gone from your system.  If you stopped smoking for 10 days your cotinine should be negative in urine.

Question 9

How do i quite smoking menthol cigarettes i smoke about a pack a day a little under about 15 cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

The first step is to gradually cut down  one cigarette every two days .This may work if you are highly motivated. If that doesn't work  add a nicotine patch or  gum and follow the protocols advised with them. There are  some other medications which can be prescribed by your physician. The best method is usually to be in a smoking cessation program which may combine the above approach with support.

Question 10

I went to urgent care four days ago with major breathing problems i'm 27 yrs old i've been smoking cigarettes since i was 13 for more than two years a i've been smoking a pack or more a day ...my chest still burns even though they gave me medicine to help

Accepted Answer

You don't need me (or anyone else) to tell you what to do to get better. You all ready know.  Whether you use hypnosis, yoga, transcendental meditation, behavior mod, gum, patches, pills or whatever - do something now and try to reclaim the 50 years you're robbing from yourself. Good luck !  (ps: only you can do it.)

Side effects of smoking one pack of cigarettes a day

1.how do i get a loved one to stop smoking dagga.what can they do. 2.is dagga less dangerous than cigarettes? what are the health risks and side effects of smoking dagga. 3.also my loved one seems to be losing a lot lot of weight,is it killing him

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What are the side effects of smoking weed and cigarettes but taking a break from weed and start to smoke cigarettes more ?

Could you tell me if my dad suddenly stopped smoking cigarettes would he have any bad side effects?

What is the side effects of nicotine gum? and for how long i can use it? it is better than smoking cigarettes ?

Is smoking one joint really the same as smoking a whole pack of cigarettes?

Why does smoking put me at higher risk for heart disease? i smoke half a pack of cigarettes a day. i keep hearing it puts me at a higher risk of getting heart disease. why does smoking increase my risk?

Female, 31 yrs old. i smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for 1 year. i have quit and plan on never smoking again. can my risk for lung cancer eventually become that of a non-smoker? if so, how long will it take?

How long will continine remain in system after not smoking for 10 days? previously cut down to 2-4 cigarettes a day for 2 weeks from 1/2 pack daily.

How do i quite smoking menthol cigarettes i smoke about a pack a day a little under about 15 cigarettes?

I went to urgent care four days ago with major breathing problems i'm 27 yrs old i've been smoking cigarettes since i was 13 for more than two years a i've been smoking a pack or more a day ...my chest still burns even though they gave me medicine to help

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