It comes a time when most smokers decide to quit. Some of them succeed, but others are defeated by their lack of motivation. Nothing seems strong enough to make them stop smoking. Because they aren't affected initially by various complications and diseases caused by cigarettes, they continue to smoke.
The lack of motivation is closely related to the smoker's personal values and to the way in which he perceives the dangers and disadvantages of smoking. Some reasons are enough strong to make people stop smoking, but they aren't available for everyone. For example, a female smoker who has two children and who doesn't want to have another one won't be impressed by the following message written on the package of cigarettes: "Smoking affects the sperm quality and reduces fertility". Thus, the woman won't give up smoking.
Warning people about the real risk of nicotine, which causes a strong addiction, can decrease substantially the rate of smoking. Placing warnings regarding the tobacco harmful effects is a simple, cheap and effective strategy, which can considerably decrease the consumption of tobacco and save lives. Studies have shown that such warnings especially those containing graphics, motivate people to stop smoking and reduce smoking attractiveness for those who aren't addicted yet.
Why shouldn't we smoke? Over 4, 000 substances have been identified in the cigarette smoke, including some that are pharmacologically active, antigenic, cytotoxic, mutagenic and carcinogenic. The most dangerous substances are the nicotine, nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and benzpiren, carbon monoxide, metals (arsenic, cadmium and lead) and radioactive compounds.
Smoking represents an important cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic cough, expectoration and respiratory failure. The consumption of cigarettes has been associated also with an increased incidence of respiratory infections and deaths caused by pneumonia and influenza.
Anyone who smokes presents a higher risk of coronary disease, arrhythmia and myocardial infarction. Moreover, various types of cancer are caused by smoking in 85-90% of the cases; we're talking about cancers that affect the oral cavity, the pancreas, kidneys, stomach, pharynx, larynx, cervix, bladder and esophagus.
It was proved that smoking affects the pregnancy, leading to miscarriage, mutations and death of the fetus.
Only half of those who smoke admitted that they do it from pleasure. According to a study on the causes of cancer conducted in UK, 47% of the smokers say that smoking helps them to withstand the stress. There are many reasons why people smoke, including the consumption of alcohol or drugs, stress, maternal smoking, sedentarism and psychiatric disorders.
Smoking has been promoted as a habit that brings many advantages: success, confidence, power, attractiveness and acceptance. In fact, smoking leads to disease, premature death and sexual problems. Are you ready to pay with your life for a harmful illusion?
The lack of motivation is closely related to the smoker's personal values and to the way in which he perceives the dangers and disadvantages of smoking. Some reasons are enough strong to make people stop smoking, but they aren't available for everyone. For example, a female smoker who has two children and who doesn't want to have another one won't be impressed by the following message written on the package of cigarettes: "Smoking affects the sperm quality and reduces fertility". Thus, the woman won't give up smoking.
Warning people about the real risk of nicotine, which causes a strong addiction, can decrease substantially the rate of smoking. Placing warnings regarding the tobacco harmful effects is a simple, cheap and effective strategy, which can considerably decrease the consumption of tobacco and save lives. Studies have shown that such warnings especially those containing graphics, motivate people to stop smoking and reduce smoking attractiveness for those who aren't addicted yet.
Why shouldn't we smoke? Over 4, 000 substances have been identified in the cigarette smoke, including some that are pharmacologically active, antigenic, cytotoxic, mutagenic and carcinogenic. The most dangerous substances are the nicotine, nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and benzpiren, carbon monoxide, metals (arsenic, cadmium and lead) and radioactive compounds.
Smoking represents an important cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic cough, expectoration and respiratory failure. The consumption of cigarettes has been associated also with an increased incidence of respiratory infections and deaths caused by pneumonia and influenza.
Anyone who smokes presents a higher risk of coronary disease, arrhythmia and myocardial infarction. Moreover, various types of cancer are caused by smoking in 85-90% of the cases; we're talking about cancers that affect the oral cavity, the pancreas, kidneys, stomach, pharynx, larynx, cervix, bladder and esophagus.
It was proved that smoking affects the pregnancy, leading to miscarriage, mutations and death of the fetus.
Only half of those who smoke admitted that they do it from pleasure. According to a study on the causes of cancer conducted in UK, 47% of the smokers say that smoking helps them to withstand the stress. There are many reasons why people smoke, including the consumption of alcohol or drugs, stress, maternal smoking, sedentarism and psychiatric disorders.
Smoking has been promoted as a habit that brings many advantages: success, confidence, power, attractiveness and acceptance. In fact, smoking leads to disease, premature death and sexual problems. Are you ready to pay with your life for a harmful illusion?
About the Author:
April Kerr writes on the subject of stop smoking subjects including natural ways to stop smoking.
