[elliottkember]

I recently saw a tweet about someone who put on a nicotine patch every time he went running and tricked himself into thinking he loved it. He was on his third marathon! https://x.com/WillManidis/status/1728860291457524073

[pinkmuffinere]

Wow this is fascinating! I wonder whether the net health impact is positive or negative, I’m tempted to do this myself

[pinkmuffinere]

It didn’t take long to think of some healthier options, which I’ll share here in case others think the same:

- copy the m&m design (though I don’t like m&m’s)

- do the same thing with beef jerky/trail mix/hummus/steak/treats like that

- do the same thing, but use a good restaurant/coffee shop/board game/friend/TV show/hot tub/other experience

[vhcr]

Nicotine is probably healthier than beef jerky or steak.

[pinkmuffinere]

That seems to me like a remarkable claim — can you share a link that discusses this more?

[eadmund]

Nicotine’s fine. The issue with smoking and chewing tobacco is the delivery system, particularly smoking. It’s a shame, because pipe tobacco tastes and smells absolutely divine. I think it’s still worth it, but understand how others disagree.

[dmurray]

Actually, yes.

Here's [0] 5000 words by Gwern. I don't know whether I agree with his conclusions, but they're likely to be well researched and objectively thought out.

[0] https://gwern.net/nicotine

[kuschkufan]

"low key" tobacco industry sponsored content right there.

[thehappypm]

As I understand it, nicotine in and of itself is not particularly harmful. It’s the delivery mechanisms that do all of the harm.