Tobacco Use Cessation and SCI

[SCI-Nurse]

I have referenced this Wikipedia site before on electronic cigarettes. The jury is out on the long term effects. Not enough studies have been completed. I think the interesting part is the nicotine content (below) taken from this reference.
Liquid
Liquids used to produce vapor in electronic cigarettes are widely sold both as separate bottled products, for use with refillable cartridges and as pre-filled disposable cartridges. Bottled liquid is sold under a variety of names, including "e–liquid", "e-juice", and "nicotine solution".
Contents of liquid solutions vary, but their common aspects include water and flavorings in a propylene glycol or glycerin base. Nicotine is also included in solutions intended to fulfil a nicotine replacement role. Whole Tobacco Alkaloids (WTA) have recently been introduced into e–liquids. Some users find that e-liquids with WTA provide an experience that more closely resembles smoking than e-liquids that do not contain the additives. Whole Tobacco Alkaloids are produced in a process similar to that used to purify nicotine in general.
E-liquid vendors are becoming more common in The United States as consumers push for American made varieties.


Nicotine
Liquid solutions containing nicotine are available in differing nicotine concentrations to suit user preference. Dosing nomenclatures are not standardized and vary by manufacturer, but tend towards the following rough figures:

• Liquids said to contain "low" doses of nicotine tend to correspond to a nicotine concentration of between 6 - 9 mg/ml (milligrams of nicotine per milliliter of liquid).
• "Midrange" or "medium" doses tend to correspond to a nicotine concentration of 10–17 mg/ml.
• "High" doses tend to correspond to a nicotine concentration of aprox 18–22 mg/ml.
• "Extra-high" doses tend to correspond to a nicotine concentration of 24–36 mg/ml.

Actual numerical nicotine concentration ratings are usually printed on liquid containers or cartridge packaging. Often, the standard notation "mg/ml" is shortened to a simple "mg".[9] Nicotine-free solutions are also a widely offered option.

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[fromnwmont]

I have never smoked but have chewed snuff since I was 12 if my math is correct that's 38yrs I have tried gum etc.etc. made if once. For 6 months. nurse confiscated my can while in hospital broken back & pelvis I still found way to retrieve my spare can out my pants... thinking I want try & quit just plain tired of it if I am awake I have a chew in my lip (yes even when I eat) the fun is gone.

[quad247]

I have smoked for many... years,but a few months ago my hands started going numb and in the middle of the night my arms were falling asleep.I quit a few weeks ago and the numbness is slowly going away.I miss them like crazy!!!on the other had I feel alot better and don't worry about a stroke so much.Bieing a quad is HARD,but being a quad that had a stroke would be HORRIBLE!!!
Nelson.

[Sue Pendleton]

Originally Posted by fromnwmont

I have never smoked but have chewed snuff since I was 12 if my math is correct that's 38yrs I have tried gum etc.etc. made if once. For 6 months. nurse confiscated my can while in hospital broken back & pelvis I still found way to retrieve my spare can out my pants... thinking I want try & quit just plain tired of it if I am awake I have a chew in my lip (yes even when I eat) the fun is gone.

You can do this! My Dad quit 2 packs a day at the age of 74. It has been 6 years now and he's never gone back. Talk to your doctor about any help you can get in your area. And after about 2 weeks, if you can, make an appointment to get your teeth cleaned. It helped me after I quit after smoking for 16 years off and on. And ask your dentist to take a good look around in there and let him know how long you chewed. At least with chewing you won't need to get all your carpets, curtains and furniture cleaned to get rid of the smell. Good luck!