Addiction Likelihood = 96.5%
Also Known As
Nicotiana
History
Tobacco was originally used by Native Americans with many consuming it as an entheogen, in shamanic or religious ceremonies. Many believed the tobacco plant was a gift from God and the smoke would carry their thoughts and prayers up to heaven. After the arrival of the Europeans into America, tobacco was exported and became a hugely successful trade item, creating a booming industry in the Southern States of the USA. It wasn't until the mid-1900s that scientific evidence revealed the true harmful effects of smoking tobacco.
Effects
The short-term effects of tobacco can include rise in blood pressure and heart rate, stimulation then reduction of activity in the brain and central nervous system, production of stomach acid, dizziness, and weakening of appetite, taste and smell.
Common administration
Tobacco is generally consumed by smoking it, although it is possible to attain thee same effects from the drug by chewing it. Tobacco can be smoked in the form of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar.
Health issues
The health risks of smoking tobacco are well documented. Physical effects can include Cancer, pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease, oral conditions, infections, and reproductive problems.
Tobacco was originally used by Native Americans with many consuming it as an entheogen, in shamanic or religious ceremonies. Many believed the tobacco plant was a gift from God and the smoke would carry their thoughts and prayers up to heaven. After the arrival of the Europeans into America, tobacco was exported and became a hugely successful trade item, creating a booming industry in the Southern States of the USA. It wasn't until the mid-1900s that scientific evidence revealed the true harmful effects of smoking tobacco.
Effects
The short-term effects of tobacco can include rise in blood pressure and heart rate, stimulation then reduction of activity in the brain and central nervous system, production of stomach acid, dizziness, and weakening of appetite, taste and smell.
Common administration
Tobacco is generally consumed by smoking it, although it is possible to attain thee same effects from the drug by chewing it. Tobacco can be smoked in the form of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar.
Health issues
The health risks of smoking tobacco are well documented. Physical effects can include Cancer, pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease, oral conditions, infections, and reproductive problems.
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