Yes, my friends I sure do. People with SZ are twice as likely to smoke (on the average) than people without the ailment. WHY ????? Do cigarettes give me a soothing, comfortable sensation ? Perhaps relaxing me between cups of coffee ?
Well, scientists have stated that nicotine follows a similar pathway to the brain as psychiatric medication. So, in a way, smoking is a form of self medication.
So, I'm going to ask my psychiatrist if she'll prescribe nicotine pills. Then I won't get cancer. I do know she won't prescribe stop-smoking medication. Apparently there is a warning on the bottle that says "If you take psych. meds or have a mental illness, this could make you psychotic". I think I'll just chew gum.
Take it easy,
Don
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