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substances can be enjoyed
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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.
⫸ EFFECT
kicks in after approx. 5-60 sec. (smoked)
⫸ DURATION
ca.10-30min. (smoked)
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.
⫸ 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.
IF YOU DO SMOKE, DO IT WITH AWARENESS AND TRY TO KEEP YOUR CONSUME UNDER CONTROL. DON’T SMOKE ON AN EMPTY STOMACH! CHOOSE LESS RISKY WAYS OF SMOKING: E-CIGARETTES AND VAPES REDUCE THE TOXIC LOAD. THAT IS A FACT - EVEN IF RELIABLE LONG-TERM STUDIES ARE STILL LACKING. IF YOU SMOKE TOBACCO, ACTIVE CHARCOAL FILTERS FILTER OUT SOME OF THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES. WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF FILTER IS MOST DANGEROUS. USE THINNER ROLLING PAPERS. DON’T EXPOSE NON-SMOKERS TO YOUR SMOKE, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, PEOPLE WITH ALLERGIES OR ASTHMA.
SHISHAS/HOOKAHS ARE THE MOST DAMAGING , AND SHOULDN’T BE USED REGULARLY. CARBON MONOXIDE IS RELEASED FROM THE BURNING COAL – MAKE SURE TO VENTILATE WELL!
Nicotine, like other uppers, increases the heart rate and blood pressure. Combining uppers increases the risk of heart attack or stroke. Nicotine is stimulating and therefore reduces the calming and pain relieving effects of downers. Nicotine covers up the effect of cannabis. If smoking cannabis, then better pure.
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.
"With good information
substances can be enjoyed
more safely!"
Roxy, Yve, Anna & Josh
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.
IF YOU DO SMOKE, DO IT WITH AWARENESS AND TRY TO KEEP YOUR CONSUME UNDER CONTROL. DON’T SMOKE ON AN EMPTY STOMACH! CHOOSE LESS RISKY WAYS OF SMOKING: E-CIGARETTES AND VAPES REDUCE THE TOXIC LOAD. THAT IS A FACT - EVEN IF RELIABLE LONG-TERM STUDIES ARE STILL LACKING. IF YOU SMOKE TOBACCO, ACTIVE CHARCOAL FILTERS FILTER OUT SOME OF THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES. WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF FILTER IS MOST DANGEROUS. USE THINNER ROLLING PAPERS. DON’T EXPOSE NON-SMOKERS TO YOUR SMOKE, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, PEOPLE WITH ALLERGIES OR ASTHMA.
SHISHAS/HOOKAHS ARE THE MOST DAMAGING , AND SHOULDN’T BE USED REGULARLY. CARBON MONOXIDE IS RELEASED FROM THE BURNING COAL – MAKE SURE TO VENTILATE WELL!
Nicotine, like other uppers, increases the heart rate and blood pressure. Combining uppers increases the risk of heart attack or stroke. Nicotine is stimulating and therefore reduces the calming and pain relieving effects of downers. Nicotine covers up the effect of cannabis. If smoking cannabis, then better pure.
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.
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