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  • Halsey Is “So Happy” She Kicked 10-Year Smoking Habit

    Halsey Is “So Happy” She Kicked 10-Year Smoking Habit

    The singer received tweets of support from fans and fellow stars after her announcement.

    Pop star Halsey, who smoked for about a decade, is now officially nicotine-free. The 24-year-old singer-songwriter joyfully made the announcement on Twitter on Thursday to her fans and followers on the platform.

    “I successfully quit nicotine a few weeks ago after smoking for TEN years,” Halsey wrote on Twitter. “I gained a lot of weight and probably lost some friends forever bc I was being a NUT (lol) but I’m so happy I did it and I feel v goooood. just wanted to share.”

    Her big announcement was met with love, support, and praise from the Twittersphere. And not just from fans either, as fellow singer Kelly Clarkson joined in on the cheer.

    “I don’t even know you and I’m proud of you!” replied Clarkson on Twitter. “That’s amazing! You’re too cool, talented, and inspiring for you to shave years off your beautiful life girl.”

    Halsey has been candid about her personal struggles. In an interview with Rolling Stone in June, Halsey admitted that since becoming famous she’s been admitted to a psychiatric hospital twice.

    Mental Health

    “I’ve been committed twice since [I became] Halsey, and no one’s known about it,” she said in the interview. “But I’m not ashamed of talking about it now. It’s been my choice. I’ve said [to my manager], ‘Hey, I’m not going to do anything bad right now, but I’m getting to the point where I’m scared I might, so I need to go figure this out.’ It’s still happening in my body. I just know when to get in front of it.”

    She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder following a suicide attempt at 17 years old. After a stay at a psychiatric hospital, her music career took off, but that didn’t stop her from staying focused on mental health.

    “The thing about having bipolar disorder, for me, is that I’m really empathetic,” she said. “I feel everything around me so much. I feel when I walk past a homeless person, and I feel when my friend breaks up with someone, or I feel when my mom and my dad get into a fight and my mom’s f—n’ crying over dishes in the sink.”

    Halsey said in the interview that she stays focused and drug-free because so many people rely on her.

    “I just can’t be out getting f—ed up all the time,” she said.

    View the original article at thefix.com

  • Can you get addicted to black and milds?

    Can you get addicted to black and milds?

    Yes. You can get addicted to the nicotine found in Black and Milds. Nicotine, a component of tobacco, is the primary reason that tobacco products like Black and Mild are addictive.

    But aren’t Black and Milds safer than other types of cigars? How does tobacco and nicotine affect you while smoking cigars? And is smoking cigars addictive?  We explore these questions here and invite you to ask your questions at the end.

    Are Black and Milds safer than other cigars?

    Sorry. No they are not safer. Black and Milds are a type of cigar called a “cigarillos”, which are typically smaller than regular cigar in terms of diameter and length. Black and Milds are a little bigger than little cigars and cigarettes and contain about 3 grams of tobacco each. But even though Black and Milds are smaller, they are just as harmful to you.

    Black and Milds deliver a wide range of chemicals which can modify behavior. Each Black and Mild you smoke contains cancerous chemicals, plus carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, ammonia, cadmium and nicotine. Even if the smoke is not inhaled, high levels of psychoactive chemicals like nicotine can still be absorbed into the body. And although nicotine is absorbed through the mucosal membranes in the lining of the mouth (or in accidental lung inhalation) and reaches peak blood levels and the brain more slowly, its effects are intoxicating. And it’s the nicotine (and possible other chemicals in tobacco) that can get you addicted.

    Black and Milds: What causes the “kick”?

    Immediately after exposure to nicotine, you experience a “kick” to your system. This kick is caused because nicotine stimulates the adrenal glands, causing a discharge of epinephrine (adrenaline). The rush of adrenaline stimulates the body and causes an increase in blood pressure, respiration, and heart rate which can be measured. And if you love this effect and smoke Black and Milds to get it, you are at risk of becoming addicted..

    How do you get addicted to Black and Milds?

    Addiction is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and abuse, even in the face of negative health consequences. Nicotine addiction occurs after chronic smoking or dosing over an extended period of time. If you smoke enough Black and Milds over enough time, you will NEED the nicotine in the cigar in order to function and prevent withdrawal.

    Just know that nicotine is the primary reason that tobacco products like Black and Mild are addictive. Nicotine is available in high enough quantities in cigarellos like Black and Mild to trigger physical dependence. But in addition, a psychological element of addiction (craving) is also present. It’s this compulsive nature of addiction, and the inability to withstand cravings which makes addiction so difficult to overcome.

    Additionally, the acute effects of nicotine wear off quickly, as do the associated feelings of reward. The “kick” effect of nicotine drive a smoker to continue dosing to maintain the drug’s pleasurable effects and prevent withdrawal. And although nicotine withdrawal time is different for every smoker, most symptoms will ease after the first few days and then be gone 2 weeks after you stop smoking. But nicotine addiction is not an easy habit to break. And you are not alone.

    Do you need help for Black and Mild use?

    If you think that you are smoking too many Black and Milds, you probably are. If you are asking yourself, “Why can’t I stop smoking?”  maybe it’s time to take a closer look. Please leave us a message below or send us an email and let us know how we can help you. If you’re looking for treatment, there are a number of options available to you. We can help you research local resources and get you connected to addiction professionals who can help. Just let us know!

    Reference sources: NIDA Research Report Series on Tobacco Addiction
    National Cancer Institute Cigar Smoking topic

    View the original article at addictionblog.org