Comparison of Nicotine and CBD
There are several reasons to place two compounds that seemingly have nothing in common side by side. Besides both originating from the plant kingdom, they evoke pleasure and relaxation when next to each other.
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Dangerous Effects of Nicotine
Nicotine is the primary alkaloid of tobacco. It represents up to 5% of the plant's weight. It's no secret that it is highly addictive and inherently extremely toxic. This property was previously used in insecticide production. Its relaxing, stimulating, and euphoric effects are due to binding to so-called nicotine receptors. Nicotine consumers observe improved concentration quality, increased short-term memory, and reduced pain perception. Nicotine is insidious not only in gradually inducing dependency but is especially dangerous for its destructive effect on the cardiovascular system. It causes increased heart rate, blood vessel constriction, and subsequent blood pressure elevation. It's a serious enemy of diabetics and contributes to factors causing impotence. The counterpoint to smoking's positive psychological effects often includes stress, anxiety, or sleep rhythm disorders. Moreover, carcinogens from tobacco smoke can be co-responsible for lung cancer development, which is a side effect of nicotine consumption through its most standard method - smoking cigarettes or cigars.
From 10 - 20 mg of nicotine content, the body absorbs 1 - 2 mg from one cigarette. The exact amount depends on the specific brand.
How Many Czechs Want to Quit Smoking
According to the article, the situation looks like this:
- in the Czech Republic, 21% of men and 15.2% of women smoke
- decisions to quit smoking are primarily triggered by health concerns and financial reasons
- in 2019, 1/3 of Czech smokers attempted to quit
- surprisingly, up to 48% of smokers approve of the anti-smoking law
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How Abstaining Smokers Cope with the New Situation
Long-term smokers often clutch an unlit cigarette, a pen, or anything that vaguely reminds them of an accessory that was inseparable from them. Nervousness caused by the habit's absence is usually suppressed by another bad habit. It's called "fighting fire with fire". Replacing smoking often becomes pathological sweet eating. The sequence of movements preceding eating can evoke the process the "ex-smoker" has lost. Although it's not the most perfect compensation and they would exchange it for a cigarette in an instant, it works to some extent but simultaneously impacts health.
Is Nicotine Worse Than CBD?
Let's reiterate that nicotine, produced from dried tobacco leaves, is highly addictive, while with CBD, or cannabidiol isolated from hemp, the risk of addiction does not exist. Another advantage of CBD is its non-toxicity and absence of psychotropic effects typical for the most well-known cannabis cannabinoid, THC.
Can CBD Divert Attention from Cigarettes?
It can. E-liquids containing CBD are a popular alternative for smokers wanting to quit nicotine dependency without abandoning the smoking ritual. CBD vaporization, now possible with electronic cigarettes and vaping pens, helps make the nicotine breakup less painful. The smoker doesn't need to replace the cigarette with a prop that has only a mild psychological effect, and the habit change isn't perceived as a violent intervention in their life comfort. Instead, the transition is much more organic. The cherry on top is the relaxing and anti-stress effect of CBD without undesirable side effects.
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CBD Vaporization Doesn't Immediately Replace Cigarette Craving
It would be naive to assume a long-term smoker of forty cigarettes daily would immediately rid themselves of nicotine dependency after first trying e-liquid. Even vegetarians don't become 100% vegans overnight without the body recognizing an unexpected systemic shift and evaluating it negatively. However, some people voluntarily tend towards radical choices and can handle the new situation without significant obstacles. People who have overcome serious health issues, like a heart attack, also fall into a similar position. In such cases, they've already gone through forced abstinence during therapy, which often becomes a springboard for continuing the established regime. E-liquids are an ideal means to ensure they don't successfully return to their bad habit under natural conditions. The good news is that even smokers who don't intend to quit experience a decrease in nicotine cigarette consumption after trying CBD e-liquids. CBD is therefore a legal and gentle way to reduce or definitively eliminate regular nicotine intake.
E-liquids from Harmony Company
Products from the English company Harmony, available in our offer, contain neither nicotine nor THC. Final products undergo independent laboratory testing. The source material was grown in Europe. Harmony's E-liquids are distinguished not only by their quality but also by an interesting accent gained by enriching them with distinctive plant terpene aromas.
Linalool terpene is responsible for lavender's characteristic scent; Source: https://cannabisaficionado.com/