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Nicotine Vs. Dopamine – the Chemical Messenger War and Why People Who Try to Quit Nicotine Keep Failing

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(S.D. Wells) Over 95 percent of people who quit nicotine without help return to the habit within 6 months. How could that be, when the true nicotine physical addiction wears off after just 3 to 4 days? It boils down to the fact that nicotine is a short-term stimulant, but a long-term depressant. Plus, much of the addiction is based on psychological stimulation that stems from physical habits and “rituals.” You see, dopamine is created in the brain, even when you just think about a cigarette, or vaping, or sex, or even your favorite food. So when smokers are trying to quit, there’s a chemical messenger war that’s going on in their brain that’s physical and mental, and the triggers can become unforgiving, if not followed by the drug. Let’s elaborate.

Abortion Was the Leading Cause of Death Worldwide in 2020, Killing 42.6 Million People

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(Steven Ertelt) A heartbreaking reminder about the prevalence of abortion, statistics compiled by Worldometers indicate that there were over 42.6 million abortions world-wide in 2020. The independent site collects data from governments and other reputable organizations and then reports the data, along with estimates and projections, based on those numbers. It reveals 42,655,372 people died from abortions in 2020.

Rep. Mo Brooks Says ‘Evidence Growing’ Antifa ‘Orchestrated’ Assault on Capitol Building

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(Jonathan Davis) Alabama Republican Rep. Mo Brooks, the first House member to announce he would object to the Electoral College results last month, announced via Twitter that mounting evidence suggests that Antifa members were behind Wednesday’s assault on the U.S. Capitol Building.