cmotherofpirl Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 [quote name='aalpha1989' date='21 October 2009 - 10:30 PM' timestamp='1256175027' post='1989344'] Guess I'm just making my friends up then:mellow:. I know a lot of people who smoke no more than two a week. It is common in college to smoke socially and then to stop soon after graduation. I don't have a problem with that. Almost everything we injest has chemical additives. Those big words aren't really that scary. Unless you eat rocks. I agree that IF someone is addicted, it is a voluntary addiction. Second hand smoke is a non-factor. You aren't going to die because you walk by someone smoking on the sidewalk, or even because you have a conversation with someone who is smoking. If you live with someone who smokes insanely immoderate amounts, then it may be an issue; but according to moderation, that amount of smoking would be sinful anyway. Anyone who was smoking in moderation could not hurt themselves or anyone else by their smoking, by definition. If smoking was truly inflicting an addiction on other people that statement would be true as well, but you aren't going to make someone addicted to nicotine because you smoke moderately around them. If you truly smoke in moderation, it's impossible for you to develop an addiction. You will not become addicted because you have one or two a week. Honestly, I think caffeine does more to promote high blood pressure than nicotine... not inherently. Obviously nicotine is inherently worse, but caffeine is used to excess much more frequently than nicotine is, because of the stigma that goes with smoking. Just for the record, I think cigarettes are disgusting and have a hard time empathizing with those who do have nicotine addictions. I just don't have a problem with moderate smoking. Pipe tobacco is the way to go. [/quote] Did you read any of the links I posted?
Nihil Obstat Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 [quote name='cmotherofpirl' date='21 October 2009 - 08:35 PM' timestamp='1256175311' post='1989348'] Did you read any of the links I posted? [/quote] [quote name='aalpha1989' date='21 October 2009 - 08:48 PM' timestamp='1256176138' post='1989355'] Nope. [/quote] I guess he doesn't have the internets either.
aalpha1989 Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Or I decided that reading around 20 links to the same site was a waste of time. You can find studies to say anything you want (I already mentioned studies which claim that secondhand smoke is harmless, as well as moderate smoking). Simply linking to studies or articles is not an effective argument if you don't use your own words as well.
lost_in_this_world Posted October 22, 2009 Author Posted October 22, 2009 (edited) i just don't want to do it but now i understand why everyone does hahaha when i get back to the states i will stop most def......prolly after this pack...my first and last that i have bought (i bummed off others cuz i didnt want to actually buy a pack and then i did).....i havent smoked a lot but more than i ever wanted to... Edited October 22, 2009 by lost_in_this_world
lost_in_this_world Posted October 28, 2009 Author Posted October 28, 2009 well i bought more...i guess i will quit when i leave italy
aalpha1989 Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 [quote name='lost_in_this_world' date='28 October 2009 - 06:13 PM' timestamp='1256768002' post='1992929'] well i bought more...i guess i will quit when i leave italy [/quote] . You sound just like my friend. Prayers.
mommas_boy Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 [quote name='lost_in_this_world' date='28 October 2009 - 06:13 PM' timestamp='1256768002' post='1992929'] well i bought more...i guess i will quit when i leave italy [/quote] It's hard. But keep it up. I'm at 4 1/2 weeks. You can do it, because I can do it. Get some Chantix (over there, it might be called Champix). It worked wonders for me. Best, Kris
Totus Tuus Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 I have been the only person who did not smoke among coworkers before. Personally the smell they all exuded strengthened my resolve never to start smoking. My solution for you = me telling you that you (probably) stink. :x
Secuutus Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 I smoke unfortunetly. But I have tried to quit since I was 16 and boot was the longest I went lol.
rachael Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 i find a higher rate of smoking among firefighters than among others. i don't get it.
T-Bone _ Posted October 30, 2009 Posted October 30, 2009 [quote name='rachael' date='29 October 2009 - 07:34 AM' timestamp='1256823293' post='1993283'] i find a higher rate of smoking among firefighters than among others. i don't get it. [/quote] All firefighters are closet pyromaniacs. Smoking lets them play with fire in a socially acceptable manner.
mommas_boy Posted October 30, 2009 Posted October 30, 2009 [quote name='T-Bone _' date='29 October 2009 - 08:47 PM' timestamp='1256863661' post='1993628'] All firefighters are closet pyromaniacs. Smoking lets them play with fire in a socially acceptable manner. [/quote] So become a volunteer Scoutmaster?
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