The misinformation in @DepressionSticks posts are rampant. Study(https://t.co/UwR4CbCMkr) after study(https://t.co/2iRXXwAMW5) demonstrates nicotine acts as an antidepressant and their entire campaign depends on a correlation from a survey they admit has no evidence of causation https://t.co/HpONgPbcmU
Effect of nicotine and nicotinic receptors on anxiety and depression.
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The discussions highlight both supporting evidence that nicotine can act as an antidepressant and anxiolytic and critiques of oversimplified messaging, with examples such as references to scientific reviews and calls to better understand the drug's complex effects, showing a mix of factual engagement and skepticism through word choices like 'false messaging' and 'STOP LYING!'
Most discussions recognize that nicotine has both positive and negative effects on anxiety and depression, showing general agreement with the nuanced findings of the publication.
Posts demonstrate high interest, with many referencing scientific evidence, calling out misinformation, or debating implications.
The discussions are in-depth, featuring citations of studies, personal opinions, and critiques of messaging from organizations, indicating active and thoughtful engagement.
While some posts emphasize the importance of understanding nicotine’s complex effects, the overall impact seems moderate as misinformation and debates continue without a consensus shift.
Abstract in brief
- Nicotine affects anxiety and depression by interacting with nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) in the brain, which can alter stress response and mood.
- The impact of nicotine on emotional health is complex, capable of reducing or increasing anxiety depending on how, where, and for how long it is used, due to its broad effects on various brain systems.
- While nicotine can temporarily act as an antidepressant or anti-anxiety agent, chronic use and withdrawal may lead to increased anxiety and depression because of brain adaptations to nicotine exposure.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyTvärtom finns det indikationer på att nikotin minskar oro och ångest, men att man får oro och ångest vid abstinens om man brukar regelbundet / är beroende. Dvs rätt uppenbart för alla som någonsin rökt/snusat. https://t.co/fCUOxBaPWF
@NortheastHealth Nicotine vaping has never caused lung injury. Nicotine has been known as a powerful antidepressant and anxiolitic for decades. By ignoring the mental health challenges that our youth are facing and blaming nicotine,we will harm their mental health further. https://t.co/98SSDmXrCF
@truthorange "The ensemble of studies to date suggest that under certain conditions nicotine can act as an anxiolytic and an antidepressant" STOP LYING! https://t.co/98SSDmXrCF
@PrueGildea Nicotine for anxiety. https://t.co/i0b8Nb9eUp
@SamirBecic @EdwardHubert4 @HFRevolution @Clive_Bates Now we can talk about the benefits of nicotine, a.k.a. the reason people smoke or vape. "The ensemble of studies to date suggest that under certain conditions nicotine can act as an anxiolytic and an antidepressant" https://t.co/98SSDmXrCF
All mentions
Nicotine Age Limit and Effects on Mental Health
In the USA, the legal age to purchase tobacco and e-cigarettes is 21. Nicotine replacement therapies like gum and lozenges are available from age 18. Nicotine impacts anxiety and depression through brain receptors…
Understanding Vaping-Related Lung Injuries and Their Implications
Vaping can lead to serious lung injuries characterized by symptoms like coughing and shortness of breath. This video discusses the histological examination of lung tissue from affected individuals and ongoing research…
Understanding Lung Injury from Vaping and Its Implications
Vaping can lead to serious lung injuries, causing symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath, and chest pain. This video explores the pathology of vaping-associated lung injury, including inflammation and airway…
@vanillaopinions @nickj_xq @BrentonLengel I’ll assume you’re being genuine. I don’t have access to the full text, but the abstract says exactly what the above tweet states: https://t.co/zRtdxvNz6L This other article points out that smoking makes anxiety worse: https://t.co/SWbva0AmHx
@Drmiidr 「喫煙は鬱病を悪化させる」という論文ばかりです 「人でも動物でも“特定の条件下において”ニコチンに抗鬱効果がある可能性があるが、ニコチンを慢性的に摂っているとニコチンが切れると鬱が増加」という論文があります この一部を切り取り、タバコ業界が吹聴したのでしょう https://t.co/88aq8BUbhV
@hasty_jp7 「人でも動物でも “特定の条件下において” ニコチンに抗不安・抗うつ効果がある可能性がある」 ただし 「ニコチンを慢性的に摂っていると、いざニコチンが切れると不安やうつが増加する」ので、結局ダメです。 しかも『ニコチン』単体の話で『タバコ』ではありませんしね https://t.co/88aq8BUbhV
@protoneutype @BecomingCritter It really isn't though https://t.co/wrBzuY3UQx
RT @ZachEvans79: @PrueGildea Nicotine for anxiety. https://t.co/i0b8Nb9eUp
RT @ZachEvans79: @PrueGildea Nicotine for anxiety. https://t.co/i0b8Nb9eUp
@PrueGildea Nicotine for anxiety. https://t.co/i0b8Nb9eUp
@SelfMadeHealth @truthinitiative "People who smoke", please. Nicotine has long been known for its antidepressant and anxiolitic properties. You're basically claiming a drug like Xanex causes anxiety, because if I stop taking it, I'll feel anxious. Well no duh.
@SamirBecic @EdwardHubert4 @HFRevolution @Clive_Bates Now we can talk about the benefits of nicotine, a.k.a. the reason people smoke or vape. "The ensemble of studies to date suggest that under certain conditions nicotine can act as an anxiolytic and an antidepressant" https://t.co/98SSDmXrCF
@MEPublicHealth @MalloryGates14 Nicotine has been known as an antidepressant and anxiolitic for decades. Please stop gaslighting people. https://t.co/98SSDmXrCF
@GrimmGreen Nicotine is a known antidepressant and anxiolitic. https://t.co/98SSDmXrCF
RT @RedfearnMike: @NortheastHealth Nicotine vaping has never caused lung injury. Nicotine has been known as a powerful antidepressant and a…
@NortheastHealth Nicotine vaping has never caused lung injury. Nicotine has been known as a powerful antidepressant and anxiolitic for decades. By ignoring the mental health challenges that our youth are facing and blaming nicotine,we will harm their mental health further. https://t.co/98SSDmXrCF
@azrulmohdkhalib You've got it backwards. Nicotine is a known antidepressant and anxiolitic. You shouldn't call for prohibition until you understand how a drug may help someone. No one starts consuming nicotine and says, "I love how anxious and depressed this makes me."
As much as I despise "truth" this is 100% factual, & backed by extensive empirical evidence. Nicotine *can* reduce anxiety/depression in the short term, but long term dependency is proven to cause/exacerbate anxiety, depression, & related disorders. https://t.co/Onn87oZHFq https://t.co/TQnoSu9Ccg
@truthinitiative claims nicotine causes depression, anxiety and low attention spans. #FactCheck: Scientific reviews show nicotine 1) reduces depression & anxiety https://t.co/BkdkkArmCB 2) increases focus, attention & memory https://t.co/rWlFJpZC32 @robinkoval @imaracingmom
RT @RedfearnMike: @vaper_the Thank you for the informative deep five into @truthinitiative's false messaging. https://t.co/98SSDmXrCF
RT @RedfearnMike: @vaper_the Thank you for the informative deep five into @truthinitiative's false messaging. https://t.co/98SSDmXrCF
@vaper_the Thank you for the informative deep five into @truthinitiative's false messaging. https://t.co/98SSDmXrCF
RT @RedfearnMike: @MichaelChaiton Finally, a clear conclusion, Tylenol causes headaches. Good thing we figured that out.. https://t.co/98SS…
@MichaelChaiton Finally, a clear conclusion, Tylenol causes headaches. Good thing we figured that out.. https://t.co/98SSDmXrCF
@truthorange "The ensemble of studies to date suggest that under certain conditions nicotine can act as an anxiolytic and an antidepressant" STOP LYING! https://t.co/98SSDmXrCF
@JoeldWright The effects of nicotine are complex however, and nicotine treatment can be either anxiolytic or anxiogenic depending on the anxiety model tested, the route of nicotine administration and the time course of administration. https://t.co/6okp4uQItD
RT @fsporsen: Tvärtom finns det indikationer på att nikotin minskar oro och ångest, men att man får oro och ångest vid abstinens om man bru…
Tvärtom finns det indikationer på att nikotin minskar oro och ångest, men att man får oro och ångest vid abstinens om man brukar regelbundet / är beroende. Dvs rätt uppenbart för alla som någonsin rökt/snusat. https://t.co/fCUOxBaPWF
RT @RobbCab: The misinformation in @DepressionSticks posts are rampant. Study(https://t.co/UwR4CbCMkr) after study(https://t.co/2iRXXwAMW5)…
RT @RobbCab: The misinformation in @DepressionSticks posts are rampant. Study(https://t.co/UwR4CbCMkr) after study(https://t.co/2iRXXwAMW5)…
The misinformation in @DepressionSticks posts are rampant. Study(https://t.co/UwR4CbCMkr) after study(https://t.co/2iRXXwAMW5) demonstrates nicotine acts as an antidepressant and their entire campaign depends on a correlation from a survey they admit has no evidence of causation https://t.co/HpONgPbcmU
@TazoGumball2345 @KaiThePhaux @G1Gusty @System9509 @yungsnaku Jfc saying some dumb shit behind block? Top Google result https://t.co/hAYREhPpBi https://t.co/xkfKTWxtBU
@Jackabilly @MaggieHulbert @pointandwrite https://t.co/SAYSTbL7OU The same is effectively true of benzodiazepines, though, a group of drugs psychopharmacologically classed as anxiolytics, and their withdrawal can even kill you.
@allamaraine4 Ya, several it looks like https://t.co/Q2SLrqomlo https://t.co/iVTJxBuWRN. I’d love to know if/how this relates to Wellbutrin being used as a smoking cessation tool
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