Re: - non-smoker

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Geri,

The theory is that it is the nicotine that is addicting and the smoke that

is harmful to the body. So if one receives nicotine in a harmless way, one

is able to stop the harmful smoke inhalation.

Shireen

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>Joan,

>Have you heard that the nicotine patch can bring on a heart attack in some

>cases? I read that a few years ago and hopefully they've adjusted the

>patch

>so the risk is no longer there. From what I recall, the risk is only to

>those who already have a heart condition. Bob's doctor put a patch on him

>last time he was in the hospital and the first thing he asked for when I

>picked him up was a cigarette. Made me wonder how well those patches work.

>Do they work? I wouldn't mind trying the gum if I thought it would do any

>good, but I can't see myself walking around chewing gum.

>Take care,

>Geri

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