This article discusses a terrifying psychological consequence of smoking which is an increased risk of developing schizophrenia. The article notes that studies have found a link between smoking and psychosis. Recent research from King's College London indicates that nicotine triggers dopamine levels in the brain, which can lead to an imbalance and ultimately schizophrenia if not controlled. Smoking significantly contributes to the brain chemistry imbalance that causes schizophrenia. While some studies suggest nicotine may alleviate schizophrenia symptoms, more research is still needed on the relationship between smoking and this mental illness.

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posted Jul 6, 2018, 2:57 AM by Wayne Imber
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Smoking has long since been
proven to be one of the most self-
destructive passive habits a person
can adopt. Millions have died from
causes directly or indirectly related
to smoking. It is an addictive habit
that can destroy one’s body. That
much is certain.
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However, did you know that there
is one horrible mental effect that
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For years now, studies have shown
a weak relationship between
smoking and psychosis. But recent
research has revealed that nicotine
itself may be a trigger for
schizophrenia. Scientists in King’s
College London state that the
abundance of dopamine brought on
by tobacco, is a major cause of the
development of mental illnesses.
Researchers who conducted the
study observed the increase in
dopamine levels, which is triggered
by nicotine. Dopamine, which
controls the reward and pleasure
centers in the brain, if not
balanced, may lead to a change in
brain chemistry, and ultimately,
schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder
that affects how a person sees
reality. Patients suffering from
schizophrenia are known to have
an imbalance when it comes to
brain chemistry, in which smoking
is a significant contributor.
There are criticisms of the study,
however, citing that nicotine
actually alleviates symptoms of
schizophrenia, not add to it. We
can only expect more studies to be
done on this in the future.

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