I used to smoke about 15 years ago. I smoked for 5 years, but glad I quit. Do you smoke?
No I do not smoke. Have you noticed the health benefits since you stopped? Such as it helping you breathe better?
I haven't noticed anything in recent years, but soon after I initially quit, I could breath much better. Also, I didn't get sick much anymore.
That's interesting. Fun fact: smoking was used in various cultures as a ritual--some believed it could lead to some spiritual enhancement.
Yes, I think I've heard about that. Was it just the native americans, or other cultures as well?
I am not sure exactly, but, now it is typically used for recreational use.
Marijuana is really popular these days. I think the opinions of smoking it are changing.
Yes that is true. But with any drug it does have negative health infects. Perhaps it may even affect some mentally.
I agree. I believe there are certainly reasons to avoid smoking marijuana and tobacco, but people can be sensation seeking.
Sensation seeking
Sensation seeking is a personality trait defined by the search for experiences and feelings, that are "varied, novel, complex and intense", and by the readiness to "take physical, social, legal, and financial risks for the sake of such experiences." Risk is not an essential part of the trait, as many activities associated with it are not risky. However, risk may be ignored, tolerated, or minimized and may even be considered to add to the excitement of the activity. The
I was." It was even worse for his brother Pete, who was 22 when he was hired to coach the ends. Bump recalled: "After practice one night some players noticed Pete light up a cigaret. One of his ends drew Pete aside and said in a fatherly voice, 'You shouldn't smoke, coach; I didn't do it when I was your age." Oregon State had an overall record of 14–15 in Elliott's three years as an assistant coach.
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