Can someone describe the pleasure of smoking and drinking?
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Smoking produces major changes in the flow of “feel good” chemicals between brain cells, both temporarily and long-term. And those changes in flow match up with changes in how smokers say they feel before and after smoking.\n\nIt's the first time smoking has been shown by positron emission tomography (PET) imaging to affect the human brain's natural system of chemicals called endogenous opioids, which are known to play a role in quelling painful sensations, heightening positive emotions, and creating a sense of reward. It's the same system that is stimulated by heroin and morphine.\n\nAs for drinking...'As for the effects in general, it's the early stages that feel good, of course. Usually, I hate actually being pissed; but the initial feeling of altering my state of mind, of shifting the perspective a little, is very pleasant – I have a sense of stress evaporating, of neuroses fading into the background for a while
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Pleasure is a moment when u feel that the world is just as it should be!\n  Don't worry it's customized for u since u are born, all u have to do is experience it as after as possible.
4675
Smoking ... Hands Down!!! It seems that when I was drinking I wanted a cig ... now that I don't drink ... I still smoke and am having a really hard time quiting ... You know the saying ... "I can quit smoking ... I've done it many times" ...
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I was a smoker for what seemed to be eternity.  The worst was smoking around someone who was attempting to quit.  They would claim it didn't bother them, insist I light up, and then drool and twitch during each drag I took.  It was painful for both of us.  On the other hand, I have also been around smokers after I first stopped smoking.  It was pure torture.  Just the smell of the cigarette alone was enough to send me into tremors.  Sometimes I would break down and bum a cigarette.  I couldn't get away with that too often because I'd get the "Oh, so you didn't quit smoking you just quit buying" speech.  Even when I wasn't around smokers, my mind would obsess about smoking.  I'd think to myself, maybe I'll just have one after dinner.  Or, maybe I'll just smoke when I have a few drinks.  I'll just keep an emergency pack in the freezer just in case I really need one.  Well, eventually all the obsessing ended and I came to the realization that I'm better off not smoking.  But, truth be known, there are still some times when I'm sipping some Pinot, watching the sunset when a nice Dunhill would hit the spot.  *sigh*
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Cigarettes because of the nicotine.  It's much more addicting than alcohol, mary jane and even snow white.
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cold turkey is the way to go - i am on day 93 today.  counting the days since i have had a cigarette has gotten me through a lot of cravings as well.  i tell myself that even if i smoke just one, i have to start again at day zero.  it has been a big deterrent - and i feel great.  i am also planning to have a party on day 100 - and maybe keep on having parties every 100 days for the rest of my life if i stay smoke free.  it's really just a great excuse to have people over.
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I think it is highly recommended.  Smoking is good for you.
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Smoking-- West Indians.\nDrinking: -- the europeans!
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Thanks! That makes me feel great! I quit after 18 years of smoking, and wasn't cranky or shaky! That was two years ago...
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Yes! All smokers LOVE doing it. It is probably your deepest love second only to a few loved ones. The diferrence is that this one is killing you slowly. One day you'll have to quit, when it will be more difficult and would have already done more damage to your body. So, here are some tips: \n\nJanuary 1, 1987 I had my last cigarette at 1am, after smoking a pack-a-day for over 20 years. Try the following. It will work. You don't even need good luck.\nLocal hospitals offer week-long programs to make you quit smoking. Then you'll need this trick to not go back to it: Don't have that one cigarette for the rest of your life!\nPeople buckle under the intense urge for a cigarette and think that their problem will go away with one cigarette. But that just makes the problem go away temporarily, only to come back with a higher intensity.\nQuitting smoking feels like a loss of a loved one because to the brain it is just that - a loved one. So be prepared for the longing and the pain. Just endure it. It won't kill you. Actually, it will make you live longer.\nAdapt a new lifestyle i.e. eat fruits, go jogging, etc. Do whatever, but once you have gone through the week-long quit-smoking program, DON'T HAVE THAT ONE CIGARETTE NO MATTER WHAT. If you have that one cigarette, you fail and if you don't then you succeed. It is that simple. You do need that week-long program to launch yourself into the wonderful world of non-smoking though. \nOne more thing: you may need to keep the company of non-smokers for a while i.e. at least one year.
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It largely depends on the individual and their immediate environment.  The most notable effects are an absence of physical pain along with a heightened sense of your environment and your senses.  It is possible the first time you smoke marijuana you will not experience anything at all.  This is often reported though I don't know the scientific reason for it.  If you feel safe in your environment you will notably relax and be able to connect intellectually with others in a more intimate way.  People tend to "open up" when they smoke marijuana.  Shortly after smoking it you will experience a dry mouth and a thirst.  Food and drink become more enjoyable because of your heightened sense of smell and taste.  Some people can become anxious if they are in an environment that doesn't feel or isn't safe.   Anxiety can also come about if your overly preoccupied with a negative or stressful situation.  The perceived magnitude of your dilemma can be exaggerated in your mind.  Largely marijuana allows you to relax, re leaves pain very effectively, enhances your enjoyment of simple things usually overlooked.  It can make you become involved in T.V. or Movies more than usual because of an increase in your ability to focus or "be in the moment".  It's important to be with friends you trust and in an environment that is pleasurable to some extent to begin with.  Some people claim an increase in sex drive probably due to heightened senses but you care free disposition could lead to poor choices if acted upon.  Often after the initial high, say 2 hours, you may feel unusually bored or apathetic.  In short... no pain, relaxation, increased hunger and thirst, a feeling of connection to others, possible paranoia, increased enjoyment of immediate surroundings and dry mouth.
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part of your brain gets pleasure and releases endorphins.
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relate the subjuct to something you enjoy
197421
I smoke it at night to relax. I have M.S. and it makes my legs feel better. I also smoke when my husband and I go out to a bar. He drives to the bar because I don't drive when I smoke. When we get to the bar I don't drink anything but soda so he can drink. Then by the time we are ready to go in a couple of hours I am totally fine and I drive home perfectly sober. This systems works well for us and we take turns.
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depends on whats tempting me. i quit smoking a month ago. so screw that temptation. chocolate-yes. sex-yes.
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Smoking is like an oral fixation...so sucking a lolly pop helps...i also cut up straws and would hold them in my mouth....it's hard...but you will feel so much better once you quit!! stick with it!
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Savor the flavor, and enjoy every minute of it!\n\nAnd always remember, how lucky you are to be joining such an elite outfit. I wish I was joining with you.