oh, and you too Mark and Gary... http://www.nacsonline.com/NR/exeres...0BCD192344}&NRQUERYTERMINATOR=1&cookie_test=1 -- A Frosty Brew to Help Smokers Quit? July 13, 2005 STUTTGART, GERMANY -- How about the taste of combining beer with nicotine? A new beer has been launched by German company Nautilus that claims to help smokers kick the habit by infusing nicotine into the brew. According to a press release, NicoShot is not necessarily a cure for smoking, but it can help smokers make lifestyle changes "without having to walk out of the bar for a quick smoke to deal with sudden withdrawal symptoms." NicoShot contains a shot of natural nicotine, equivalent to a few regular filtered cigarettes. One 250 ml can of NicoShot contains 6.3 percent alcohol by volume. The press release notes that three cans of the brew are comparable to an entire pack of cigarettes. "Similar to nicotine gum, NicoShot is considered nicotine replacement therapy that provides a steady, controlled release of nicotine," notes the press release. "It can be used to relieve withdrawal symptoms at the beginning of quitting, to relieve urges from cigarette smoke (cravings) while quitting, or to avoid relapse months after quitting when a new stress or situation may trigger a strong urge to smoke." Richard H. Davis, president of Beverage Marketing USA Inc., notes that NicoShot is a "smoking cessation brew" designed to satisfy nicotine cravings; therefore, the brew is a realistic way to help smokers kick the habit. "NicoShot is a nicotine enhanced beer that can significantly control cigarette cravings, yet it taste like a fine imported European beer, but instead it gives you that extra shot of nicotine," he said. Share your opinion on this story with NACS The press release also notes that none of the statements concerning the effectiveness of NicoShot to help "cure" smoking have been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and that the product is not intended to treat, diagnose or prevent any disease.
I'll give it a shot. But something tells me the second-hand effects would be too offensive for this to make it to U.S. shores.
I was wondering today about Batman - I hadn't seen a post from him in forever. Hope he is doing okay.
Wow, 2 addictive substances in one bottle or can, good job Germany. I hope this doesn't create a new legion of alcoholics.
I've seen him post in the D&D, I was hoping he'd give his take on the new Batman movie and he never did or maybe I missed it.
Hey guys, I'm fine. Doing well actually. Just busier than hell with the new job. I'm still lurking more than daily. Just haven't had time to post. I'll get to the Batman review, Oski. Here's a hint -- it's decidedly mixed.
