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I've heard it on good authority that schizophrenics find nicotine/tobacco significantly ameliorates their symptoms - it can be a lesser evil for some.
by rwnspace 5y ago
I've heard it on good authority that schizophrenics find nicotine/tobacco significantly ameliorates their symptoms - it can be a lesser evil for some.
- badloginnew 5y agoI think it’s an acetylcholine agonist or something like that.
- InitialLastName 5y agoPlus, if you're going to self-medicate by building a psychological addiction, there are worse substances to do it with than nicotine. I know many alcoholics, for example, who picked up tobacco in rehab. It might not be healthy, but it can be a bit less self-destructive to your personal life.
- eurasiantiger 5y agoWell, tobacco smoke is full of MAO inhibitors. I would not be surprised if it was daily abuse of tobacco and coffee that were causing mental illness.