nicotine??????
Q. what is nicotine and some effects of the drug? and also the withdrawals and dangers of abuse? *trust me im not taking drugs
Asked by sexiii_kk - Sun Dec 9 18:18:47 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Nicotine is an addictive alkaloid found predominately in tobacco plants. Its addictive effects are profound - nicotine addiction is one of the hardest to break. Physiologically, nicotine causes a short-term increase in blood pressure, heart rate and the flow of blood from the heart. It also causes the arteries to narrow. The American Heart Association lists the following symtoms of withdrawal: - irritability - impatience - hostility - anxiety - depressed mood - difficulty concentrating - restlessness - decreased heart rate - increased appetite or weight gain Hope this helps (and glad you're not taking drugs). Best wishes!
Answered by Mountain Man - Mon Dec 10 22:49:28 2007

How much nicotine do you get from smoking a cigarette?
Q. If Malboro Light has .6 mgs of nicotine, how much of that would the average smoker inhale? The cigarette isn't constantly being inhaled. Does changing to a lower nicotine brand, such as one with .1 mgs of nicotine help to ween a person off nicotine?
Asked by Rob F - Thu Jun 28 22:10:02 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is a proven fact that every smoker inhales a different amount of nicotine, depending on the way that individual inhales. "Lights" aren't really always lighter because they have "lowered tar and nicotine." You could smoke a full flavored cigarette differently and it would have less, depending on the person's smoking habits. (Some people breath in deeper or hold the smoke in longer.) Don't smoke; it'll drag you down.
Answered by Willis is my cat - Thu Jun 28 22:15:42 2007

What is the molecular formula of nicotine?
Q. Please I have been stuck on this question for a long time if i could get a step by step help that would be greatly appreciated :) Nicotine has the empirical formula, C5H7N. A solution of 0.500 g of nicotine in 12.0 g of water boils at 100.140*C. What is the the molecular formula of nicotine?
Asked by Ourvais - Tue Mar 30 23:13:03 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This is allot. but it is chemical Database Nicotine Identifications Formula: C10H14N2 Formula: C10H14N2O Formula: C5H4NC4H7NCH3 Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen CAS Number: 54-11-5 Caswell Number: 597 CCOHS Record Number: 446 RCRA Waste Number: P075 RTECS Number: QS525000 Synonyms/Related: (+)-Nicotine (+-) nicotine (+-)-3-(1-Methyl-2-pyrrol idinyl) pyridine (+-)-Nicotine (-)-3-(1-Methyl-2-pyrroli dyl) pyridine (-)-Nicotine (2S) 3-(1-Methyl-pyrrolidin-2- yl)-pyridine (R)-3-(1-Methyl-2-pyrroli dinyl) pyridine (R,S)-Nicotine (S)-(-)-NICOTINE, 3-[(2S)-1-METHYL-2-Pyrrol idinyl] pyridine (S)-3-(1-Methyl-2-Pyrroli dinyl) Pyridine (S)-3-(1-methylpyrrolidin -2-yl) pyridine (S)-3-(N-methylpyrrolidin -2-yl) pyridine (S)-Nicotine .beta.-Py [cont.]
Answered by Norris724 - Tue Mar 30 23:17:27 2010

What are natural ways to help nicotine withdrawal when stopping cold-turkey?
Q. My dad has stopped smoking cold-turkey for health reasons and is experiencing nicotine withdrawal symptoms and he can not have things like the patch because he can not have nicotine in his body at all. What are some ways to help him- like are there over the counter calming aids that don't add nicotine to the body- or gum chewing, fake smoking, herbs?
Asked by jademoon20 - Sun Mar 8 16:49:36 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Peppermints... Dont know what it is in them... but something about the mint flavor... Hard candy... or I even heard of Hall's (something with menthol in it)
Answered by BabyMaMa-WhiTeBr3Ad - Sun Mar 8 16:54:35 2009

How long until nicotine is out of your system?
Q. I quit smoking years ago by using nicotine chewing gum. Unfortunately, I got addicted to the gum instead. I chewed the gum for years. Three weeks ago, I went cold turkey and stopped using the gum. It wasn't as hard as I thought. After a couple of days, I was fine. Until yesterday. Suddenly, I am having terrible nicotine fits, three weeks after having last ingested nicotine. Is it all psychological, or could the nicotine have lingered in my body this long?
Asked by Bob W - Sun Jun 10 13:29:05 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Six years is a propaganda statement with no research to back it up. Before all the furor about smoking started in the last 10-15 years, the generaly accepted time from that the actual drug is in your system was 2 week to a month. Now, with deeper research being completed, opinions vary, but the time frame is thought to be a little LESS overall. According to York University, about a week. According to life insurance companies, 72 hours. And according to the previous answer to this question on Yahoo (sorry, didn't check the date), 48 hours. I would say that your feelings are psychosomatic, which CAN last years, but usually subside to a bearable level in 4-6 weeks.
Answered by wolfkin364 - Wed Jun 13 13:54:37 2007

Nicotine bill passed?How is this going to affect the general smoking population?
Q. I am not completely aware of what passing this bill is supposed to do. Is it the amount of nicotine that they're trying to cut down or the sell of cigarettes to minors,which is illegal already?And how do you think this is going to affect the majority of smokers?Will this bill make a difference or none at all?I guess the smaller amounts of nicotine are supposed to gradually ween them of off cigarettes all together.What's your opinion?
Asked by Charming Sociopath - Sat Jun 13 10:39:28 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. What's happening here is another way for the government to exert control over some aspect of our lives.
Answered by Kimberley S - Sat Jun 13 10:47:05 2009

How long does nicotine take to completely leave your system?
Q. In how many days does it clear from your entire system? Also, when a hair test is given can they detect nicotine? If they can, is there a way to get rid of it without shaving off all your hair?
Asked by Rachel - Thu May 20 12:46:05 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

How powerful is Nicotine in comparison to other drugs?
Q. Obviously the dose varies greatly and you can't compare a cigarette to a syringe full of Heroin, however, in comparison to other recreational drugs, how powerful is Nicotine? Taking all things into account, not just its psychoactive effects.
Asked by Sam - Sun Mar 14 13:10:29 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. According to my doctor it's as addictive as heroin if you're a 20-a-day smoker and the withdrawls can be severe in some people but like you said, everyone is different in how much they smoke and how addictive a personality they have I'm a smoker, have tried to stop twice, both times I was unsuccessful ...sadly
Answered by Jan409 - Sun Mar 14 13:19:56 2010

What biological function does nicotine serve in tobacco and other plants?
Q. I'm just trying to figure out why nicotine is in there in the first place.
Asked by mysweetisrael - Wed Aug 22 14:21:10 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. As a neurotoxin, it likely acts as a native insectiside, protecting plants from being devoured, but I don't know if that is its main function.
Answered by William - Wed Aug 22 14:30:56 2007

How can you clean nicotine off of unwashable stuffed animals?
Q. Remember Teddy Rexspin? Well, I have the Sesame Street talking characters and they are horribly yellowed with nicotine. How can I clean them?
Asked by freebird_46349 - Mon Dec 7 19:21:43 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Stuffed animals can potentially fill many roles in your household, from a child's best friend to an important piece of a collection. Keeping these plush toys clean can present a bit of a challenge, as they usually don't do too well in water. Cigarette smoke travels through the air in your home and settles on any available surface. If someone has smoked around these soft toys, the stains and odor will linger. Use a few household items and a dose of caution to remove these ugly stains. Step 1 Dip a clean cloth in white vinegar. Step 2 Rub the stained area with the cloth to remove the stain. Gently wipe down the entire stuffed animal with the vinegar-soaked cloth to help kill off any odors and germs. Step 3 Set the stuffed animal outside… [cont.]
Answered by Monique - Thu Dec 10 05:12:12 2009

How long does nicotine stay in your saliva?
Q. I am needing to take a nicotine saliva test for my company and need to know how long it will take to get rid of it... Also could I use mouthwash to rinse my mouth before the test to get rid of the nicotine?
Asked by *BeAuTiFuL*DiSaStEr* - Tue Sep 4 15:16:31 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would check the Internet to be precise. Go to any search engine like yahoo for example. Type in nicotine, go into the website and check to see if you can get a precise explanation about how long it stays in your system. Also try typing www.uritox.com this site sells nicotine screen test for personal use. When you get in this site look on the left side of the page scroll down and click on nicotine. Some site that sell drug screening test give you an explanation about the drug and how long it stays in your system. Good luck.
Answered by John - Tue Sep 4 15:36:20 2007

How long should a person chew nicotine gum and can get you get throat cancer from it?
Q. My uncle has stopped smoking and he's been chewing nicotine gum off and on again for a couple of years and what not. He heard that you can get throat cancer from chewing nicotine gum and he wants to know how long a person should chew nicotine gum for.. Thanks
Asked by wwefreak666 - Mon Nov 10 12:24:47 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Nicotine is not a carcinogen. He can chew it forever and not get cancer from it. In fact, far better to chew the gum than to use tobacco products in any form.
Answered by inverse_mushroom_cloud - Mon Nov 10 12:30:01 2008

How long does it take for nicotine withdrawals to settle down?
Q. I have given up smoking 4 days ago & am feeling quite anxious & tense in general. Just wondering, on average, how long does it take for the withdrawals from nicotine to settle?
Asked by *dream weaver* - Fri Jan 4 06:20:24 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I hear ya. I quit on New Year's Day and I am climbing the walls. I have found something that helps. It may sound stupid, but for me anyways it seems to help. I cut straws in half and just put them in my mouth when I want a cig. I chew on it a little bit, but it's something in my mouth. I have been drinking a lot of water and eating carrots. In between that, I have been chewing on gum. I hope this helps and good luck. It is definitely a challenge. I just keep thinking of the money that I am saving. Cigarettes in Wisconsin just went up anywhere from .77 to 1.77. I went to get gas and the brand of cigs that I smoke are now 5.15. Good luck!! PS: My mom quit cold turkey about 18 years ago and she told me that the first 2 weeks… [cont.]
Answered by wif_a_tude - Fri Jan 4 06:49:40 2008

How long does nicotine last when bound with water?
Q. Apparently soaking tobacco in water extracts the nicotine. How long does the nicotine last before it starts decomposing?
Asked by inkdot - Tue Apr 15 06:51:32 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The four nicotine-alkaloids exist in combination in tobacco chiefly as malates and citrates. If you only soak the leaves with water you`ll extract these stable (!) salts. If you want to extract the free base nicotine you have to treat the aqueous extract of tobacco by distillation with slaked lime, the distillate being acidified with oxalic acid, concentrated to a syrup and decomposed by potash. The free base is extracted by ether and fractionated in a current of hydrogen. This free base is very hygroscopic, dissolves readily in water, and rapidly undergoes oxidation on exposure to air. The only published half-life period of nicotine is 40-60 minutes for decomposition in human bodies.
Answered by Brigitte H - Tue Apr 15 08:34:13 2008

How long does it take for nicotine to get out of your system?
Q. My husband and I are trying for a baby but don't want to until nicotine is out of system.
Asked by lifeisgrand99 - Sun Jul 29 09:23:16 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 72 hours is the average
Answered by kathy_is_a_nurse - Sun Jul 29 10:57:25 2007

Are travelers permitted to bring Nicotine patches into the UAE? Should I have a prescription?
Q. I have been doing some reading to make sure I don't run afoul of the very strict rules about what I can bring into the UAE. I haven't been able to find any thing on nicotine patches, but I want to be absolutely sure. I'm also told that even for drugs that are permitted, you must present the prescription. Would this apply to Nicotine patches?
Asked by pat - Wed Aug 25 00:48:49 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. No problem for Nicotine patches. Just make sure that the quantity is not on an Industrial scale.
Answered by Mahesh - Wed Aug 25 01:01:23 2010

Do some cigarettes have more nicotine than others?
Q. I am a marlbaro reds smoker. Today I had one and it had what seemed to have had a TON of nicotine. I had another, and the nicotine seemed quite a bit lower. What causes this? Do some cigs have more than others?
Asked by blah - Tue Jun 10 18:03:12 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. not at all. another cig could be packed with more tobacco than another... which would make it seem there is more nicotine than a cig less packed.
Answered by asdf - Wed Jun 11 02:35:46 2008

What is the mechanism of action of nicotine? How does it activate addiction pathways in the brain?
Q. What is the mechanism of action of nicotine? How does it activate addiction pathways in the brain?
Asked by chazz c - Thu May 14 16:45:09 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I've been smoke free for quite some time now. I spoke with my Dr and asked him a lot of questions He told me that nicotine was so addictive, it's right up there with heroin. I was floored. It triggers the "feel good" sense part of the brain, For lack of a better word. The endorphins in the brain give you a sense of well being and this is what nicotine triggers. Dopamine plays a part in it too. After smoking for years, you no longer have that effect because your brain wants it and that's when it becomes an addiction. The addiction can be physical and mental. The physical part is when you have a cup of coffee and automatically reach for a cigarette, or on the phone, reach for a cigarette. The mental part is knowing you can't have… [cont.]
Answered by Memere RN/BA - Thu May 14 18:23:50 2009

What bad health effects does nicotine cause?
Q. I know that nicotine is the addicting substance in tobacco. I smoke cigars occasionally but I have never smoked a cigarette. I have researched about cigars and I know that one cigar can have as much nicotine as a full pack of cigarettes. I want to know why this is considered a bad thing. For the record, I know cigars are not a safe alternative to cigarettes. Please DO NOT simply quote a bunch of information from an anti-smoking website.
Asked by rhuffman7162 - Sat Jun 23 00:17:57 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. brittle bones poor circulation premature wrinkling lung cancer yellow teeth overall health prob. for you and those around you
Answered by Time4Tivo - Sat Jun 23 00:21:04 2007

When using a nicotine patch, If you put tape on top will it still work 100 percent?
Q. I just started the nicotine patches cause im quiting and I have noticed that the patch tends to come off when I sweat. If i put tape over the patch to hold it on better, Will it still work 100 percent? Thanks for your help. JB Thank you for the answer, I will keep using the tape to keep it on. Thanks for the help buddy!
Asked by JB 88 - Sun Aug 24 01:45:09 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. yes, it will work, the active ingredients are released from the side in contact with the skin
Answered by hecla 1 - Sun Aug 24 01:49:55 2008