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> How much more dangerous is nicotine than alcohol? If you divorce nicotine from its problematic delivery systems, nicotine itself is a pretty good drug (albei
by rhinoceraptor 5y ago
> How much more dangerous is nicotine than alcohol?
If you divorce nicotine from its problematic delivery systems, nicotine itself is a pretty good drug (albeit very addictive). It's potentially protective against diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, it's associated with weight loss, and it improves short term memory and attention.
It's also great in combination with caffeine, and it speeds up caffeine metabolism.
- vimacs2 5y agoThis is one of the main reasons why I vape. I first got interested in the nootropic properties of nicotine long before I took up the pen when I came across Gwern's article on it. In particular, the possibility of reinforcing habits using it was the biggest thing that made me look into it. However, he uses gum instead. https://www.gwern.net/Nicotine https://www.gwern.net/Nicotine
- sarsway 5y agoWouldn't be so sure about that. Nicotine alone has problematic effects on the heart and vascular system, especially since the addictiveness leads to constant admission. Vaping isn't all that great delivery system either.
- toomanybeersies 5y agoReplace nicotine with amphetamine and your statement still holds true.
- TedDoesntTalk 5y agoExactly. Whatever positive effects nicotine has are completely overshadowed and undermined by its addictiveness.
- dude187 5y agoThat's really not true at all. Addictiveness in and of itself is not some hugely detrimental trait. Not to mention that nicotine delivered in vapor form is less addictive in the first place.