If so, how?
2007-03-22 14:42:29 · 5 answers · asked by Chocolate love 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
The only time someone would be given nicotine/tobacco in a hospital would be if they are smokers. They are often given nicotine patches to help curb cravings since they may not be able to go to an out side smoking area. I have not heard of any modern facilities using it medicinally,only to help those that are already addicted.
2007-03-22 15:06:54 · answer #1 · answered by Pedsgurl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that it, nicotine, is being used as a substitute for tobacco to curb smoking. I do not know of any other use aside from assisting smokers in the process of quitting. But then, I am not a doctor. Smoking causes cancer, and tobacco is harmful, and nicotine is a drug (a narcotic) that is too powerful to manage. The nitrogen in the drug would eventually form dangerous chemicals, but then again, all drugs have side effects. If you see a model of the drugs nicotine and caffeine and compare them to models of other bodily chemicals, you will see why they are so dangerous and addictive.
The difference between a nutrient and a drug is the need of nutrients for the normal functioning of a healthy body.
2007-03-22 14:57:49 · answer #2 · answered by mipsaction 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know, but native americans used it for medicine
2007-03-22 14:45:12 · answer #3 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya and marijuanna cuz its goof for u
2007-03-22 14:45:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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