According to what I've read. Small amounts of Nicotene, which is what you get smoking a cigar without inhaling, act as a mild sedative. Relaxation can promote your appetite. At higher levels, like you get from inhaling cigarettes, it acts as a stimulant. It would suppress your appetite in this case.

I know it sounds weird, but they say small doses of stimulants or amphetamines can actually focus your mind and calm you down. At first, I thought it was crap, but then I started thinking. they treat hyperactivity with a low dose amphetamine. People drink a big cup of coffee to wake up, but drink a small cup of tea to relax. In the studies in that article I read, people who smoke a cigarrette first show depressed vitals, then show stimulated vitals towards the middle of their smoke. I'm not sure how this works, but it does. Strange, huh?



Disclaimer: I read this on the internet on a site whose authenticity I didn't check. Hell, I can't even remember the site. This could be complete bullshit. If you know otherwise, please let me know.