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    Gaming addiction

    Many of my friends were addicted to DotA as well. We kind of started playing together, but after they quit I kept playing. I made new friends online,...
    Post by: Anahap, Jul 15, 2015 in forum: Other Substances
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    Did your friends ever force you to do marijuana?

    Yeah, it happened to me too. I guess they thought it was cool to smoke marijuana, and convinced me to take a few hits. I had a very unpleasant...
    Post by: Anahap, Jul 13, 2015 in forum: Marijuana
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    new to forum

    Hello Paul and welcome ! I'm not very good at sharing feelings/thoughts face to face either so I understand you. I'm sure you will find the support...
    Post by: Anahap, Jul 13, 2015 in forum: Share Your Story Here
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    Gaming addiction

    I'm curious if there are any people here addicted to gaming. I used to be... I can't say it was all bad, but I realize now, if I didn't spend so much...
    Thread by: Anahap, Jul 13, 2015, 34 replies, in forum: Other Substances
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    If I only smoke 4 cigarettes a day what is the point of quitting?

    Make no mistake, even smoking 3 or 4 cigarettes daily is harmful. Sure, statistically you have a lower chance to develop health issues compared to...
    Post by: Anahap, Jul 13, 2015 in forum: Tobacco / Nicotine
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    Will smoking cigarettes ever be illegal in the US?

    Definitely, however smoking indoors if the room has good ventilation should be fine, as long as nobody else is in the room. But I find it hard to...
    Post by: Anahap, Jul 13, 2015 in forum: Tobacco / Nicotine
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    What defines addiction?

    I think this is the best way to describe addiction. There are addictions that do not require the ingestion of substances, such as gambling, sex,...
    Post by: Anahap, Jul 8, 2015 in forum: Other Substances
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    Will smoking cigarettes ever be illegal in the US?

    I highly doubt smoking will ever be illegal in the US. But then again, who knows? Once the number of smokers drops to a small percentage of the...
    Post by: Anahap, Jul 8, 2015 in forum: Tobacco / Nicotine
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    How do you feel about women smoking while pregnant?

    I feel really sad and angry when I see a pregnant woman smoking. I feel like going to her and telling her to put out the cigarette and never smoke...
    Post by: Anahap, Jul 8, 2015 in forum: Tobacco / Nicotine
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    Raised in a cloud of smoke

    Both my parents smoked when I was a child (they both quit long ago), and I agree that it smelled terrible and I always urged both of them to stop...
    Post by: Anahap, Jul 8, 2015 in forum: Tobacco / Nicotine
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    Do nicotine patches work?

    Well, my mother who used to be a smoker for 23 years used the nicotine patches and managed to quit smoking for good. I think the patches help you for...
    Post by: Anahap, Jul 8, 2015 in forum: Tobacco / Nicotine
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    What were your worst withdrawal symptoms?

    I was angry and depressed, I pushed friends away, which is the opposite of what I should have done. Over time it got easier.
    Post by: Anahap, Jul 7, 2015 in forum: Withdrawal Symptoms
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    How to Deal With Depression?

    The best thing you can do is to talk to someone openly about it. Share your feelings and never be afraid to open up to close friends and family....
    Post by: Anahap, Jul 7, 2015 in forum: Withdrawal Symptoms
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    My Story

    Thank you @gracer and @dyanmarie25, it feels very good to read your encouraging words. I am really motivated to quit smoking right now, and I will...
    Post by: Anahap, Jul 7, 2015 in forum: Share Your Story Here