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Using cough drops to overcome addiction
Posted on 2/1/23 at 8:47 pm
Posted on 2/1/23 at 8:47 pm
I’ve quit drinking, smoking cigarettes, weed, and Zyn’s using cough drops. Any time you even think you’re getting a craving just pop one in as a substitute. They have to be strong though, I buy Vick’s Vapo-Cools in bulk on Amazon, they’re the strongest cough drop you can get.
A normal Hall’s has about 5mg of menthol, the Vapo-Cools have 25mg! They are very strong and they work. I used to pop a Zyn any time I had to drive somewhere, now I pop a cough drop and get a handful for my pocket. It really works if you train your brain to accept the cough drop in lieu of whatever else you were craving.
Hope this helps anyone struggling with this stuff, it’s worked for me for about 6 months now.
A normal Hall’s has about 5mg of menthol, the Vapo-Cools have 25mg! They are very strong and they work. I used to pop a Zyn any time I had to drive somewhere, now I pop a cough drop and get a handful for my pocket. It really works if you train your brain to accept the cough drop in lieu of whatever else you were craving.
Hope this helps anyone struggling with this stuff, it’s worked for me for about 6 months now.
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Posted on 2/1/23 at 8:49 pm to Stonehog
Posted on 2/1/23 at 8:50 pm to Stonehog
it also takes a mentally strong determined person who wants to quit. congrats!
Posted on 2/1/23 at 8:50 pm to Stonehog
OT response: haha oral fixation
Actual response: this is pretty neat and thank you for sharing. I may have to tell friends trying to quit about this technique.
Actual response: this is pretty neat and thank you for sharing. I may have to tell friends trying to quit about this technique.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 8:52 pm to Stonehog
But now you’re probably hooked on cough drops
Posted on 2/1/23 at 8:56 pm to Stonehog
Odd thread. A little weed is healthier than stuffing your mouth with medicated cough drops all day
Posted on 2/1/23 at 9:06 pm to Stonehog
The best fix/diet is the one we believe in. What was it that made you try and believe in this?
This post was edited on 2/1/23 at 9:07 pm
Posted on 2/1/23 at 9:09 pm to Stonehog
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They are very strong
Are you saying it's the menthol or what? Seems like you'd want a replacement at least more enjoyable tasting than the item you're replacing.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 9:11 pm to Stonehog
Started this about a week ago.
Now I smoke menthols with a cough drop.
Now I smoke menthols with a cough drop.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 9:13 pm to Stonehog
Keep it up! Well done.
Hope a clear head, lesser dips in the day and general productivity in your life and relationships reinforce that great change you have made.
Hope a clear head, lesser dips in the day and general productivity in your life and relationships reinforce that great change you have made.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 9:22 pm to Stonehog
Menthol binds to the same receptor in your brain as nicotine, although not as strongly. It also binds to all kinds of other receptors too such as kappa opioid receptors and the ones that detect cold sensations. It’s really an interesting compound.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 9:29 pm to Stonehog
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Using cough drops to overcome addiction
Posted on 2/1/23 at 9:32 pm to Stonehog
Have you requested to change your user name to Coughog yet?
Posted on 2/1/23 at 9:40 pm to Stonehog
I quit smoking after 19 years, by just quitting
Alcohol has been way harder. 3 weeks sober right now.
Alcohol has been way harder. 3 weeks sober right now.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 9:54 pm to Stonehog
I’ve decided to quit drinking too. It’s not that I was drinking all the time, in fact I’ve mostly limited drinking to social situations the last year or so, but when I did drink I could never just keep it to one or two, and I’d keep waking up with a headache and depression. At age 35 with a kid, the “fun” just isn’t worth it.
Posted on 2/1/23 at 10:58 pm to Stonehog
I was dipping and smoking constantly, quit dipping with halls breezers and prevent drops..but smoking more
Posted on 2/2/23 at 12:18 am to Stonehog
You would do better with mouthwash
It has what you seek. I accidentally swallowed some a after brushing my teeth
It has what you seek. I accidentally swallowed some a after brushing my teeth
Posted on 2/2/23 at 12:27 am to Stonehog
This is a great idea.
I’ve also heard that when you’re ready to quit the cough drops, you should try meth.
I’ve also heard that when you’re ready to quit the cough drops, you should try meth.
Posted on 2/2/23 at 1:06 am to Stonehog
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Stonehog
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Roaad
Congrats to both of you
that’s tough and takes a lot of determination Posted on 2/2/23 at 1:53 am to Stonehog
I may have to try that. Perfect timing too. My sinuses have been nuts for the last few days and I haven't even been wanting to smoke. I have because, addiction, but maybe just maybe this will help. Knowing my luck, I'm going to wake up tomorrow and my sinuses are going to be fine.
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