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by frank2 2072 days ago
Tobacco offers short-term relief for some the negative emotions (anxiety?) caused by schizophrenia. I have heard that it is very effective (and of course fast-acting).
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rthomas6 2072 days ago
Most people don't know that in addition to nicotine, tobacco contains a MAOI, which are a class of drugs used to treat anxiety and depression.
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watersb 2071 days ago
Monoamine anti-oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
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