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On March 14 2011 16:16 thabanana wrote:
If your gonna smoke something and damage your lungs, why not smoke something that actually gives you something back worth while. I won't say what it is but it's pretty obvious.
Still it's better to not smoke at all.
Come to think of it, can you make tobacco brownies?
tobacco has antidepressants in it, which is why it is addictive
although people who get addicted tend to be people who work high stress jobs and depressed people
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On March 14 2011 17:43 PraetorianX wrote:
So I started chewing Nicotine gum before 1v1 ladder games to improve my performance. Nicotine is an effective stimulant, and since I have no tolerance I figured it would help me out.
that's not entirely true
tobacco is a stimulant more because of MAO inhibition, preventing your body from breaking down monoamines such as dopamine and serotonin
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apple hookah is my favourite, but i smoke any flavour, and 27's. dont want to quit, not sure if i could if i tried.
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Smoking is obviously a bad thing to start.. but I enjoy the relaxation I get from rolling a cigarette and smoking it in the evenings... (honestly I think rolling is half the addiction these days, when I try to quit I feel like I have nothing to do with my fingers all the time!)
I get some serious mocking from my friends because I smoke hand rolled tobacco with menthol filter tips... but I enjoy the taste so /shrug!
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On March 14 2011 16:45 Clicker wrote:Show nested quote +On March 14 2011 16:23 Sultan.P wrote:
I smoke normal filter cigarettes mainly Marlboro but sometimes I get parliament lights because I like that filter design. I think the reason why they burn so fast is because if you look closely at the cigarette there are little rings all around it and I was told long ago that they were phosphorus so by the time the lit part gets to that ring it burns a little bit more making your cigarette run out without smoking it. A way for tobacco companies to make more money off of us I suppose. Weirdly enough, I have noticed that cigarettes seem to turn off by themselves now. I'm not sure if this has changed recently.
When I was younger and had less money I would smoke those golden virginias, and drum also. You're right when you say you have to really want the cigarette b/c you have to roll each one you smoke and can't just get the instant gratification you get from the normal filter. But I remember that after a while of smoking rolled I just got annoyed with it and would ask a friend for a normal filtered one hehe.
I love smoking from a hookah also every now and then. It's really bizarre because when you inhale it doesn't feel like you're smoking but when you exhale tons of smoke comes out.
Tobacco... I think we should all quit for obvious health reasons, but after a while it becomes a way of life and very hard to let go. I smoke Marlboros as well and occasionally they'll start to go out. I was told it was a way to help prevent brush fires/wild fires?
Look at the barcode of the pack. It says FSC "Fire Safety Compliance" Some states adopted this law, Texas definitely has. People say it changes the way the cigarette tastes. It probably just tastes all the same.
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This thread is funny, esp the OP saying "let's band together (the smokers) and get what we can out of it since life is even shorter now."
Well, life is short, and smoking will on average cut 10-15 years of your life easily. But really - we all die in the end, so just go and do w.e you want, we all die in the end!
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Not to derail the thread but I really urge those who want to quit to at least give it a go, even if you plan to smoke again later in life.
My "Ive stopped smoking" blog: http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=187224
It's soon going to be 2 months since that blog, and since then I've successfully gone cold turkey  (more or less, I bought a pack of cigarettes in a dark moment, smoked half of one and gave the rest of the pack away after realising how foul it actually tasted.)
It's actually not that hard to "stop"; it requires a little will power but after the initial two weeks of pretty harsh withdrawal you start to realise how great you feel, and this really helps in deterring you from going back. I love how clean and light I feel now all throughout the day, I can't imagine ever going back to the 5-10 a day routine. I now no longer look at someone smoking and associate them with me and my cravings are more nostalgic than chemical.
I've no objection to anyone who enjoys smoking and wants to carry on, but based on the past 2 months of being tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide free I want to emphasise those who are discouraged from quitting because they see it futile to at least "see what it's like" rather than "how long they could last"
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I'm a newport 100s guy, although I've been known to smoke senecas or swishers. I love smoking honostly and I really don't even think I could quit if I wanted too.
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On March 15 2011 11:55 FireBlast! wrote:Not to derail the thread but I really urge those who want to quit to at least give it a go, even if you plan to smoke again later in life. My "Ive stopped smoking" blog: http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=187224It's soon going to be 2 months since that blog, and since then I've successfully gone cold turkey (more or less, I bought a pack of cigarettes in a dark moment, smoked half of one and gave the rest of the pack away after realising how foul it actually tasted.) It's actually not that hard to "stop"; it requires a little will power but after the initial two weeks of pretty harsh withdrawal you start to realise how great you feel, and this really helps in deterring you from going back. I love how clean and light I feel now all throughout the day, I can't imagine ever going back to the 5-10 a day routine. I now no longer look at someone smoking and associate them with me and my cravings are more nostalgic than chemical. I've no objection to anyone who enjoys smoking and wants to carry on, but based on the past 2 months of being tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide free I want to emphasise those who are discouraged from quitting because they see it futile to at least "see what it's like" rather than "how long they could last"
i quit cold turkey from a pack a day for a year last month
went two weeks without a cig, then i smoked one and decided i wanted to smoke again... back to a pack a day =/
I should quit again though, my lungs felt great and so did my wallet
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I usually smoke when im at a party >.>, I try not to smoke regularly even though it helps with my stress and stuff, but I dont mind have a smoke once in awhile outside from partying,and all my friends smoke, so temptation is there.
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Seesha, in a hookah*, isn't ignited, it is just being heated up, never burnt. I'm sure you were aware of that in the OP, just don't want people being confused and such. Over nice post. Moleman aproves
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When i was 6 years old my mother caught me and my sister smoking her used cigarette's to which she forced me and my sister to EAT 10 cigarette's each by the 4th one we were both in tears crying (my sister was 7)
Thus i never started smoking.. and i feel sick everytime i smoke a cigarette if im not high on some sorta drug. (but i do smoke joints!!)
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Could people who want to post things like, "just quit," or, "it shortens your life span!" just go and make a, "Stop Smoking," thread?
Anyways, I smoke Camels although I've been wanting to get away from them as the fire safe kind has all sorts of plastic and shit in it. Was thinking of rolling my own since it's cheaper and I've heard it tastes better. Hookah is great though and I'll agree with the OP that it really is the best way to smoke tobacco. I'm not too keen on cigars as they're really expensive and honestly not worth it imo.
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I do not smoke. Never tried nor attempted. Both my parents smoke so I was exposed to it at an early age. I always tried to convince them to stop. I have lots of friends who smoke but thankfully none of them pressured me take a puff. Most of them have now quit or almost kicked the habit.
I will not tell the effects of smoking; you probably know most of them. I will tell though that if anyone here needs help in getting rid of it, I will assist.
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+ Show Spoiler +On March 14 2011 23:41 Manit0u wrote:There's nothing stopping you really. The initial expense can be quite substantial (depending on the pipe type, tobacco and accessories) but here are some helpful hints for anyone who'd like to start smoking the pipe: 1) Do your research first. Read on pipe smoking before you get into it. It's highly sophisticated process, comparable to the Japanese tea ceremony. Here's some good guide to read first: http://www.notsoboringlife.com/food-and-drink/pipe-smoking/2) Start by purchasing a cheap pipe (not the cheapest one around, those tend to suck, aim for the bottom-mid, mid-priced one. Good, mid-priced pipes cost around $50) that suits your aesthethic taste and feels good in your hand. Another thing you'll need is some tobacco pipe (here try to aim for a middle-ground in the price too, you could go rushing to get the most expensive one which would then turn out to be distasteful for you.), good idea here would be to find some way of trying out various brands first, perhaps from someone already smoking a pipe. Good beginner's choice: http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend_detail.cfm?ALPHA=O&TID=708And the last thing, the pipe utility tool (which also serves great as a keychain). 3 in 1 czech tool will do just fine for starters and it costs around $5 along with some pipe cleaners and a lighter (not Zippo-like, you want a butane one) or matches. ![[image loading]](http://www.tobacco-barn.com/images/Product/medium/3826.jpg) 3) Read about breaking in a new pipe which can be a bit tedious the first time around. That's it for starters. Pipe smoking is more than a habit/hobby, it's a lifestyle.
This is a great post. Really, smoking a pipe can be intimidating at first, but it's a really affordable way to smoke quality tobacco. The initial cost can be rough, but the tobacco and maintenance is quite affordable. There's no better smoke for the money, assuming you don't get locked into a serious pipe collection (and you probably will).
On a side note, I'm bummed that cigars aren't getting more love in this thread. They're way too expensive to smoke regularly, but you can get some pretty good deals online (assuming you can store them).
I submit the Padilla Habano:
![[image loading]](http://bluenotecigars.com/images/padilla-habano.jpg)
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On March 15 2011 11:24 chonkyfire wrote:Show nested quote +On March 14 2011 16:16 thabanana wrote:
If your gonna smoke something and damage your lungs, why not smoke something that actually gives you something back worth while. I won't say what it is but it's pretty obvious.
Still it's better to not smoke at all.
Come to think of it, can you make tobacco brownies? tobacco has antidepressants in it, which is why it is addictive although people who get addicted tend to be people who work high stress jobs and depressed people
False information. Tobacco has nicotine in it, which is why it is addictive. Smoking tobacco acts upon the dopamine receptors, though.
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Why are there more anti-tobacco people in this thread than there are smoking. Please make a stop smoking thread like you do with fan clubs and stop hatin'. Haters!
For the sake of the arguments, I used to smoke red marlboros and switched last year to the black ones since they are especially made for children.
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I like cigars
They are underrated in my opinion and you are unlikely to get lung cancer because you do not inhaled the smoke.
However they are kind of expensive, and people often get carried away by the cheaper cigar brands, where the "cigars" are just really big cigarettes.
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On March 14 2011 16:51 SB.Legendary wrote:I really enjoy cigars, because I love the taste of them. Preferably corona-formatted habanos by Cohiba, Romeo Y Julieta, or Montecristo. Sadly they are quite expensive (Romeos sell for around ~10$, Cohibas ~20$ and Montecristos ~15$). I would recommend drinking a glass of good whiskey with them.
In costa rica u get like 10 for 8 dollars USD man its heaven down there a good cigar whiskey attractive women.. who ever said Tobacco wasnt cool
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