There's no playing down the negative effects of cigarettes on people's health.
Smoking is a habit that is dangerous not only for the smoker but for the people around them. It has the potential to cause different types of cancer and heart disease, as well as be financially detrimental in the short and long term. In addition, it is assumed that 1 in every 2 smokers will die of a smoking-related disease.
National No Smoking Day is held every second Wednesday of March, dedicated as a time to reach out to friends or family members who suffer from nicotine addiction.
Why do people start smoking?
Studies show that smoking is most likely to become a habit during the teen years. The younger you are when you begin to smoke, the more likely you are to become addicted to nicotine.
Those with friends and/or parents who smoke are also more likely to start smoking than those who don’t.
Most people started smoking when they were teenagers. Some teenagers say they “just wanted to try it,” or they thought it was “cool” to smoke. Others can also start the habit due to stress caused by various things like stress, for example.
Many who have tried quitting smoking have often said that it’s easier said than done, mostly due to nicotine withdrawal. Withdrawal can be both a physical and mental battle to overcome.
All is not lost, however, and there are various ways to overcome withdrawals. Some people use nicotine gum or patches, while others simply try and smoke less cigarettes a day in a bid to keep the addiction at bay.
Withdrawal symptoms can include:
Having a smoking addiction is not an easy thing to get rid of and even though there is no definitive ‘treatment’ for it, the key is to be disciplined and focus on why you are doing it i.e. health reasons, financial spend.
The Heart Foundation of South Africa recommends speaking to a nurse, doctor, or counsellor who is trained to help people quit smoking. They can encourage you to keep going and give you advice about how to deal with problems.
South Africa's national quitline also offers people the chance to quit smoking via a telephone call. Smokers are given information, advice, and help.
Now that you’ve got the knowledge, it’s time to shop! Head to gumtree.co.za or your Gumtree app (click for Apple & Android) and don’t forget to use your location settings to find local service information close to home.
Smoking is a habit that is dangerous not only for the smoker but for the people around them. It has the potential to cause different types of cancer and heart disease, as well as be financially detrimental in the short and long term. In addition, it is assumed that 1 in every 2 smokers will die of a smoking-related disease.
National No Smoking Day is held every second Wednesday of March, dedicated as a time to reach out to friends or family members who suffer from nicotine addiction.
Why do people start smoking?
Studies show that smoking is most likely to become a habit during the teen years. The younger you are when you begin to smoke, the more likely you are to become addicted to nicotine.
Those with friends and/or parents who smoke are also more likely to start smoking than those who don’t.
Most people started smoking when they were teenagers. Some teenagers say they “just wanted to try it,” or they thought it was “cool” to smoke. Others can also start the habit due to stress caused by various things like stress, for example.
Many who have tried quitting smoking have often said that it’s easier said than done, mostly due to nicotine withdrawal. Withdrawal can be both a physical and mental battle to overcome.
All is not lost, however, and there are various ways to overcome withdrawals. Some people use nicotine gum or patches, while others simply try and smoke less cigarettes a day in a bid to keep the addiction at bay.
Withdrawal symptoms can include:
- Irritability
- Headaches
- Feelings of frustration, impatience, and anger
- Anxiety
Having a smoking addiction is not an easy thing to get rid of and even though there is no definitive ‘treatment’ for it, the key is to be disciplined and focus on why you are doing it i.e. health reasons, financial spend.
The Heart Foundation of South Africa recommends speaking to a nurse, doctor, or counsellor who is trained to help people quit smoking. They can encourage you to keep going and give you advice about how to deal with problems.
South Africa's national quitline also offers people the chance to quit smoking via a telephone call. Smokers are given information, advice, and help.
Now that you’ve got the knowledge, it’s time to shop! Head to gumtree.co.za or your Gumtree app (click for Apple & Android) and don’t forget to use your location settings to find local service information close to home.
