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jambolaya writes
"BBC News have a story about a new "vaccine" for nicotine addiction. It works by preventing nicotine from reaching the brain and hence it has no effect (on the brain, i.e. no buzz). Great news for those of us with the will and conviction of a damp flannel."
I don't get it (Score:1)
I don't get it either, my guess, though... (Score:3, Insightful)
This is all just pseudo-science and conjecture on my part, but it's the only way I can justify this vaccine. The other way is that maybe the physical addiction is in another part of the body to which the blood stream delivers the nicotine, but the CAUSE of that addiction is in the brain.
Re:I don't get it (Score:1)
If it is effective (i.e. stops _any_ nicotine from reaching the brain), this could be a very good thing.
/Janne
What they're really hoping... (Score:1)
This would then lead to a new series of "drug vaccinations" for every baby born, immunizing them against nicotine, heroin, cocaine, etc. etc.
Then, the side effects will start coming out, as the immune systems of these immunized people start attacking the native neurohormones in their own bodies which these drugs mimic.
This will lead to all kinds of neurological complications, like people incapable of experiencing any pleasure, people for whom every sensation is painful, etc. etc.
I have three words for prospective recipients of these vaccines: "Just say no!".
Vaccine (Score:1)