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In reply to the discussion: Smokers 'four times less likely' to contract Covid-19, prompting nicotine patch trials on patients [View all]I just don't want to wear a nicotine patch. It doesn't seem like a good solution. I'd rather smoke, and I've never been a smoker.
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Smokers 'four times less likely' to contract Covid-19, prompting nicotine patch trials on patients [View all]
Tactical Peek
Apr 2020
OP
Nicotine might have something to do with blood clotting or cytokine storm . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Apr 2020
#2
Cannabis ought to be able to do the same... wonder if it's being studied as well.
JudyM
Apr 2020
#51
Not necessarily. Nicotine is an alkaloid. Cannabis is not & has own specialized neurochemicals. .nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Apr 2020
#53
Did they also test baguette eaters and pate' lovers? Wine aficionados? Jerry Lewis fans?
BamaRefugee
Apr 2020
#5
I'll take it. For me, the report adds a positive to smoking as a "coping mechanism."
ancianita
Apr 2020
#10
She freaked after all the BS erroneous media reports that failed to mention the real problem
Marrah_Goodman
Apr 2020
#26
They should also compare their findings with people who use nicotine but NOT by
Mike 03
Apr 2020
#14
The prisoners are really going to be fighting over the cigarettes now I guess. :) nt
Sloumeau
Apr 2020
#22
Maybe it's because smokers are obnoxious and repel others, thus achieving social distancing.
Towlie
Apr 2020
#37
This study brought to you by your friendly, neighborhood Big Tobacco firm. /nt
spudspud
Apr 2020
#47