Why is it that the most addictive substances are also the most dangerous? Shouldn’t those two factors be independent?
In: Chemistry
I’m gonna flip the premise, because I see what you are saying, but I dont quite agree.
What I mean is the reverse is absolutely not true. The very most harmful substances, and practices for that matter, are not addictive. So the harm comes slowly over time, or else we would not have a chance to become addicted. You only get to drink bleach once or twice.
Whereas everything about smoking feels great in the moment. It improves your mood. Your chest opens up and makes breathing easy. You feel cool.
Meanwhile , the cancer or the emphysema takes thirty five years to develop, so you aren’t FEELING the harm. I think more people would quit if they could actually feel their heart muscle, dying or their lungs dissolving.
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