Stop Smoking and Put that Cigarette Away Forever
Smoking is an addiction similar to heroine or cocaine addiction.
Despite the fact that our society has become more health conscious in the last few years, millions of people continue to smoke on a regular basis.
A person is considered a regular smoker if he smokes at least 1 cigarette a day.
Many people smoke up to 2 packs a day or more.
With all the warnings these days, it is surprising that so many people choose to continue with this bad habit.
Doctors advise that the sooner a person can stop smoking, the more likely he is to reverse the damage that has already been done.
Why do people smoke?One reason may be that advertisers target kids, young adults and women.
The ads make smoking look fun and exciting.
Ads geared towards women tout the slimming effects of smoking.
The ads never mention the wrinkles, smoker's cough, or health problems that can result from smoking.
Movies sometimes make smoking appear glamorous.
Peer pressure leads kids to smoke.
Many older people may have started smoking years ago before it had such a stigma attached to it.
Children who have parents who smoke are likely to start smoking themselves.
Some people think smoking makes them look cool.
There are many different reasons why people choose to start smoking.
Why is it so hard to stop smoking?As has already been mentioned, smoking is an addiction.
Cigarettes contain nicotine, which occurs naturally in tobacco.
Nicotine is a physically and psychologically addictive substance.
Nicotine gives pleasurable feelings to smokers and makes them want to smoke more.
The more a person smokes the more their tolerance to nicotine.
As a result, the body needs to maintain a certain level of nicotine.
Smokers who attempt to stop smoking experience withdrawal symptoms, which may lead him to begin smoking again.
These symptoms can last from several days to several weeks.
Other than nicotine, many people find it hard to stop smoking because it is a regular habit that is too hard to break.
Why should people stop smoking?There are many physical effects of smoking such as bad breath, premature wrinkles and stained teeth.
Smoking can even alter the taste of food.
Smoking is becoming less socially acceptable.
Many restaurants no longer have smoking sections and many hospitals are becoming smoke free environments.
Smoking is also an expensive habit and cigarette taxes continue to rise to deter people from smoking.
Smoking is not only dangerous to the smoker, but it can be bad for the smoker's loved ones that have to deal with constant secondhand smoke.
Then there are the obvious health risks of smoking including lung cancer, emphysema and pneumonia.
There are many resources available to help people stop smoking.
Nicotine replacement is designed to help a person stop smoking by providing nicotine as a patch or gum, free from the other harmful substances in cigarettes.
Nicotine replacement therapy cuts down on the withdrawal symptoms that cause so many people to start smoking again.
Other treatments include hypnosis, aromatherapy and acupuncture.
In addition to these treatments, avoiding situations that encourage smoking is a good idea.
Having friends who support the decision to stop smoking is also beneficial.
Regardless of how long a person has been smoking, the decision to stop smoking is the best decision he will ever make.
Despite the fact that our society has become more health conscious in the last few years, millions of people continue to smoke on a regular basis.
A person is considered a regular smoker if he smokes at least 1 cigarette a day.
Many people smoke up to 2 packs a day or more.
With all the warnings these days, it is surprising that so many people choose to continue with this bad habit.
Doctors advise that the sooner a person can stop smoking, the more likely he is to reverse the damage that has already been done.
Why do people smoke?One reason may be that advertisers target kids, young adults and women.
The ads make smoking look fun and exciting.
Ads geared towards women tout the slimming effects of smoking.
The ads never mention the wrinkles, smoker's cough, or health problems that can result from smoking.
Movies sometimes make smoking appear glamorous.
Peer pressure leads kids to smoke.
Many older people may have started smoking years ago before it had such a stigma attached to it.
Children who have parents who smoke are likely to start smoking themselves.
Some people think smoking makes them look cool.
There are many different reasons why people choose to start smoking.
Why is it so hard to stop smoking?As has already been mentioned, smoking is an addiction.
Cigarettes contain nicotine, which occurs naturally in tobacco.
Nicotine is a physically and psychologically addictive substance.
Nicotine gives pleasurable feelings to smokers and makes them want to smoke more.
The more a person smokes the more their tolerance to nicotine.
As a result, the body needs to maintain a certain level of nicotine.
Smokers who attempt to stop smoking experience withdrawal symptoms, which may lead him to begin smoking again.
These symptoms can last from several days to several weeks.
Other than nicotine, many people find it hard to stop smoking because it is a regular habit that is too hard to break.
Why should people stop smoking?There are many physical effects of smoking such as bad breath, premature wrinkles and stained teeth.
Smoking can even alter the taste of food.
Smoking is becoming less socially acceptable.
Many restaurants no longer have smoking sections and many hospitals are becoming smoke free environments.
Smoking is also an expensive habit and cigarette taxes continue to rise to deter people from smoking.
Smoking is not only dangerous to the smoker, but it can be bad for the smoker's loved ones that have to deal with constant secondhand smoke.
Then there are the obvious health risks of smoking including lung cancer, emphysema and pneumonia.
There are many resources available to help people stop smoking.
Nicotine replacement is designed to help a person stop smoking by providing nicotine as a patch or gum, free from the other harmful substances in cigarettes.
Nicotine replacement therapy cuts down on the withdrawal symptoms that cause so many people to start smoking again.
Other treatments include hypnosis, aromatherapy and acupuncture.
In addition to these treatments, avoiding situations that encourage smoking is a good idea.
Having friends who support the decision to stop smoking is also beneficial.
Regardless of how long a person has been smoking, the decision to stop smoking is the best decision he will ever make.
