As a smoker, you need to learn how to cope with your stress when you first stop smoking. What sparks your urge to smoke? Maybe it is boredom, irritation, happiness, or you are tired. However, did you know the feelings most associated with smoking are anger and stress? Another truth, is that the more stressed […]
Did you know that smoking causes 480,000 deaths, if not more, each year? If you do not believe us, read the following study made available by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. A fact is that it is not only a huge national issue but also a global problem. On the other hand, if you […]
Kicking the habit is difficult whether you smoke occasionally, or a pack-a-day! It is TOUGH. We do not have to tell you about the health risks associated with smoking. It is all over the internet! Smoking is both physical and psychological addiction and eliminating your fix of nicotine leaves you with cravings and different withdrawal […]
Quitting smoking can help reduce risks associated with smoking-related diseases. No one needs to tell you that tobacco dependence leads to serious health concerns. Furthermore, with tobacco addiction, you need repeated treatments to help quit. Therefore, to help you understand more about smoking read all the facts here about nicotine dependence to help you make […]
Are you trying to avoid your smoking triggers? It is difficult, but you will not be able to evade all of them! You need to learn how to control your cravings and this takes practice. Therefore, when you crave for a cigarette, you need to have a plan in place to beat the urge of […]
You have chosen to quit smoking! Excellent – but you know your body is still going to crave nicotine. Urges will arise, and it is best to prepare yourself for them. You need to get ready for the intense feelings when finding yourself around certain people, specific times of the day, and particular situations. All […]
70% of All Deaths Related to Smoking Happened to People Over 60 Each Year. IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO QUIT! If you are in your 60s or older, there are STILL benefits to stop smoking. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Elderly smokers are the highest percentage of people who […]
There are many reasons to quit smoking, but your emotional reason to quit is your WHY. Have you thought of quitting the bad habit? Have you reflected on why you want to stop? There are so many reasons, but deciding what will motivate you is up to YOU. The most apparent reasons are money and health! Perhaps […]
Smoking is a global phenomenon with some rather interesting statistics tied to it. Any time you light up a cigarette, you are not only fueling an addiction; you are becoming a statistic. Most importantly, when you smoke, you are hurting yourself. The negatives outweigh the pleasure you derive from smoking. Not all smokers know what […]
New Research Shows Dopamine Levels Return to Normal When You Quit Smoking. One feeling ex-smokers have to endure after giving up on smoking is the feeling of being down or slow. The reason for this sensation is the fact that there is now a drop in the amount of dopamine in the body. For those […]
