Substances
NICOTINE / TOBACCO
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substances can be
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TOM
NICOTINE / TOBACCO
The active ingredient of the tobacco plant (named after Jean Nicot).
Tobacco
(The active ingredient of the tobacco plant (named after Jean Nicot). Also found in small amounts in other plants in the nightshade family.
Stimulating. In middle doses perceived as relaxing, high doses are highly toxic.
Nicotine is the main active ingredient in tobacco, which is a plant in the nightshade family. Traditionally, pure tobacco would be smoked in pipes or rolled into cigars. Since the invention of the cigarette, increasing numbers of additives are found in tobacco products: sugar, glycerin, mineral oils, aromatic additives, solvents. Tar, carbon monoxide, benzoyl, cadmium, nitrosamine, hydrogen cyanide, and nitrogen are released through burning it. Tobacco products are legal, but not therefore less damaging or risky to the health than illegal drugs. Selling or supplying tobacco is subject to the law for the protection of minors, and is therefore prohibited. The non-smoking protection act prohibits smoking in a lot of public places.
NICOTINE RELEASES ADRENALINE, DOPAMINE, SEROTONIN, BETA-ENDORPHINS AND VASOPRESSIN. THE BLOOD PRESSURE AND HEART RATE IS INCREASED. MEMORY, CONCENTRATION, PSYCHOMOTOR SKILLS, ATTENTION AND STRESS TOLERANCE ARE INCREASED IN THE SHORT TERM. THE RELEASE OF STRESS HORMONES CAUSES A SPIKE IN BLOOD SUGAR AND INCREASE IN METABOLISM. HUNGER IS ALSO REPRESSED.
⫸ EFFECT
kicks in after approx. 5-60 sec. (smoked)
⫸ DURATION
ca.10-30min. (smoked)
⫸ SHORT-TERM EFFECTS.
When smoking occasionally: lowering of blood pressure & body temperature, headache, nausea, dizziness. When smoking regularly: increased activity in the gastrointestinal tract due to the increased release of adrenaline and the narrowing of blood vessels. The disrupted transport of oxygen results in shallower breathing and higher rate of breath (shortness of breath).
⫸ PARTICULAR RISKS
People with cardio-vascular problems, increased risk of heart attack, or lung or respiratory problems (asthma, bronchitis) should avoid smoking or smoke as little as possible.
⫸ LONG-TERM EFFECTS
Damage to the respiratory tract such as bronchitis, persistent coughing (smoker’s cough), lung cancer. After quitting smoking, the lungs can usually (partially) regenerate.
Erectile dysfunction, impotence and infertility, stomach problems, chronic gastritis, limitation of taste and smell, teeth colouration.
Tar depositing in the blood vessels, resulting in an increased risk of heart attack, stroke or thrombosis. Smoker’s leg (arteriosclerosis).
Limited physical capability, nervousness, weakened immune system, periodontal disease, psychological dependency.
The physical withdrawal from nicotine takes just a few days. The psychological withdrawal can last a few months and can bring distress, anxiety, sleeplessness, restlessness and weight gain with it.
Safer Use
SMOKE CONSCIOUSLY AND TRY TO CONTROL YOUR CONSUMPTION! DO NOT CONSUME ON AN EMPTY STOMACH! E-CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO VAPORIZERS REDUCE THE LEVEL OF HARMFUL SUBSTANCES MANY TIMES OVER. ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTERS FILTER OUT SOME OF THE POLLUTANTS, BUT IT'S MOST HARMFUL WITHOUT A FILTER. USE THIN PAPERS ("TYPE A" PAPERS), THEN YOU INHALE LESS TAR.
INCREASED RISK OF INFARCTION AND STROKE WHEN MIXED WITH UPPERS. REDUCTION OF THE SEDATIVE AND PAIN-RELIEVING EFFECTS OF DOWNERS. MASKING THE EFFECTS OF CANNABIS. DO NOT EXPOSE OTHERS TO PASSIVE SMOKING. CHILDREN, ALLERGY SUFFERERS AND ASTHMATICS IN PARTICULAR SUFFER GREATLY.
SHISHAS/WATER PIPES ARE THE MOST HARMFUL, DO NOT CONSUME THEM REGULARLY! CARBON MONOXIDE IS PRODUCED BY THE BURNT COAL, BE SURE TO VENTILATE!
Want to quit? Nicotine plasters, chewing gum and chewing tobacco can help with cutting down or quitting.
Make sure you put your cigarette out properly – fire hazard. Cigarette butts are
extremely damaging to the environment
– make sure you put them in the general waste bin!
Take breaks - do not consume again until a long distance has elapsed.
More information:
⫸ Get help if you or someone else needs it! Staff and emergency services are there to help you! ⫸Bla Blubb
Drug use is never risk-free.
SONAR stands for promoting health and minimising the risks associated with taking drugs.
Substances
NICOTINE / TOBACCO
"With good information
substances can be
enjoyed more safely!"
TOM
NICOTINE / TOBACCO
The active ingredient of the tobacco plant (named after Jean Nicot).
Tobacco
(The active ingredient of the tobacco plant (named after Jean Nicot). Also found in small amounts in other plants in the nightshade family.
Stimulating. In middle doses perceived as relaxing, high doses are highly toxic.
Nicotine is the main active ingredient in tobacco, which is a plant in the nightshade family. Traditionally, pure tobacco would be smoked in pipes or rolled into cigars. Since the invention of the cigarette, increasing numbers of additives are found in tobacco products: sugar, glycerin, mineral oils, aromatic additives, solvents. Tar, carbon monoxide, benzoyl, cadmium, nitrosamine, hydrogen cyanide, and nitrogen are released through burning it. Tobacco products are legal, but not therefore less damaging or risky to the health than illegal drugs. Selling or supplying tobacco is subject to the law for the protection of minors, and is therefore prohibited. The non-smoking protection act prohibits smoking in a lot of public places.
NICOTINE RELEASES ADRENALINE, DOPAMINE, SEROTONIN, BETA-ENDORPHINS AND VASOPRESSIN. THE BLOOD PRESSURE AND HEART RATE IS INCREASED. MEMORY, CONCENTRATION, PSYCHOMOTOR SKILLS, ATTENTION AND STRESS TOLERANCE ARE INCREASED IN THE SHORT TERM. THE RELEASE OF STRESS HORMONES CAUSES A SPIKE IN BLOOD SUGAR AND INCREASE IN METABOLISM. HUNGER IS ALSO REPRESSED.
⫸ EFFECT
kicks in after approx. 5-60 sec. (smoked)
⫸ DURATION
ca.10-30min. (smoked)
⫸ SHORT-TERM EFFECTS.
When smoking occasionally: lowering of blood pressure & body temperature, headache, nausea, dizziness. When smoking regularly: increased activity in the gastrointestinal tract due to the increased release of adrenaline and the narrowing of blood vessels. The disrupted transport of oxygen results in shallower breathing and higher rate of breath (shortness of breath).
⫸ PARTICULAR RISKS
People with cardio-vascular problems, increased risk of heart attack, or lung or respiratory problems (asthma, bronchitis) should avoid smoking or smoke as little as possible.
⫸ LONG-TERM EFFECTS
Damage to the respiratory tract such as bronchitis, persistent coughing (smoker’s cough), lung cancer. After quitting smoking, the lungs can usually (partially) regenerate.
Erectile dysfunction, impotence and infertility, stomach problems, chronic gastritis, limitation of taste and smell, teeth colouration.
Tar depositing in the blood vessels, resulting in an increased risk of heart attack, stroke or thrombosis. Smoker’s leg (arteriosclerosis).
Limited physical capability, nervousness, weakened immune system, periodontal disease, psychological dependency.
The physical withdrawal from nicotine takes just a few days. The psychological withdrawal can last a few months and can bring distress, anxiety, sleeplessness, restlessness and weight gain with it.
Safer Use
SMOKE CONSCIOUSLY AND TRY TO CONTROL YOUR CONSUMPTION! DO NOT CONSUME ON AN EMPTY STOMACH! E-CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO VAPORIZERS REDUCE THE LEVEL OF HARMFUL SUBSTANCES MANY TIMES OVER. ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTERS FILTER OUT SOME OF THE POLLUTANTS, BUT IT'S MOST HARMFUL WITHOUT A FILTER. USE THIN PAPERS ("TYPE A" PAPERS), THEN YOU INHALE LESS TAR.
SHISHAS/WATER PIPES ARE THE MOST HARMFUL, DO NOT CONSUME THEM REGULARLY! CARBON MONOXIDE IS PRODUCED BY THE BURNT COAL, BE SURE TO VENTILATE!
INCREASED RISK OF INFARCTION AND STROKE WHEN MIXED WITH UPPERS. REDUCTION OF THE SEDATIVE AND PAIN-RELIEVING EFFECTS OF DOWNERS. MASKING THE EFFECTS OF CANNABIS. DO NOT EXPOSE OTHERS TO PASSIVE SMOKING. CHILDREN, ALLERGY SUFFERERS AND ASTHMATICS IN PARTICULAR SUFFER GREATLY.
Want to quit? Nicotine plasters, chewing gum and chewing tobacco can help with cutting down or quitting.
Make sure you put your cigarette out properly – fire hazard. Cigarette butts are
extremely damaging to the environment
– make sure you put them in the general waste bin!
Take breaks - do not consume again until a long distance has elapsed.
More information:
⫸ Get help if you or someone else needs it! Staff and emergency services are there to help you! ⫸Bla Blubb
Drug use is never risk-free.
SONAR stands for promoting health and minimising the risks associated with taking drugs.