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Re:When Adolescents Give Up Pot, Their Cognition Quickly Imp... by frereubu on Wednesday October 31, 2018 @10:08AM (#18345794)
Nicotine is a stimulant. I'd argue that stepping out of the office for a few minutes is what relaxes you and reduces your anxiety, not the cigarette. Unless you're a regular smoker when smoking stops withdrawal symptoms. (I'm an ex-20-a-day smoker)
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Re:When Adolescents Give Up Pot, Their Cognition Quickly Imp... by gmadsen on Wednesday October 31, 2018 @10:24AM (#18345924)
smoking definitely reduces stress when smoking, but it also makes you a more stressful person.

Its like rubbing yourself with poison ivy, just so you can have the relief of itching a scratch

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Re:When Adolescents Give Up Pot, Their Cognition Quickly Imp... by beaconstudios on Wednesday October 31, 2018 @10:11AM (#18345815)
the stress and anxiety relief also works outside the office, otherwise I wouldn't bring it up.
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Re:When Adolescents Give Up Pot, Their Cognition Quickly Imp... by acct1771 on Wednesday October 31, 2018 @10:20AM (#18345889)
Stepping away from your issues and gaining new perspective can be just as effective as drugs.

Source: performance enhancing cannabis user

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