Posted by linkadge on June 25, 2007, at 8:23:28
In reply to What have cigarettes been doing to my brain?, posted by nolagirl on June 24, 2007, at 23:08:12
I don't know about dopaminergic dammage. Nicotine is neuroprotective in many models of dopaminergic neurotoxicity. That is why, smokers, apparently have less incidence of parkinsons.
Well I wouldn't smoke just for that.
Smoking is a powerful psychoactive expereince. There are a lot of psychoactive substances in tobacco smoke. Nicotine alone does not replace the effects of cigarretes completely. There are substances in tobbacco that prolong the pleasurable effects of nicotine.
If you are still experiencing depression, you may want to try St. John's Wort if you havn't already. There have been a few promising studies suggesting it is helpful for maintaining abstainance.Linkadge
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