Alcohol and Smoking

Self-help is, in fact, the only way to quit smoking. Others can give you advice and support, but like learning to ski or ride a bicycle, in the end it is up to you. To succeed you must have sufficient motivation to carry you through the task ahead. If the task is easy, little motivation […]

You must be prepared to work hard at stopping smoking. You will have to plan to give quitting smoking priority over other tasks during the first three to four weeks, when it is most difficult. Here are the steps to take: Plan to stop on a particular day. Choose a time when you are not under

However addicted or non-addicted you may be, it is your motivation and your decision to stop that are vital to the outcome. There is no single path to success suitable for everyone. People and their smoking habits vary so much that only guidelines can be given on how to set about making your own decision

Here are some frequently asked questions related to smoking and how to stop: Q: I’ve smoked for 30 years. Will quitting do any good or has the damage already been done? A: It’s never too late to quit smoking. The benefits begin just 20 minutes after your last cigarette. After 15 years of not smoking, your

Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to smoking and how to stop: People who eventually quit smoking usually try to stop two or three times before they’re successful. Nicotine is a powerful drug that acts on neurotransmitters in the brain and is physically addictive. Most smokers start as teenagers. The earlier you start,

Here are definitions of medical terms related to smoking and how to stop: Acetylcholine: A neurotransmitter, or chemical in the brain that carries information between nerve cells. Addiction: A strong dependence on a drug. Arteriosclerosis: A disease in which a sticky substance known as plaque adheres to the walls of the arteries, narrowing and eventually clogging them. Bronchitis: An

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on smoking and how to stop: American Cancer Society  Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345 http://www.cancer.org American Lung Association  Phone: 1-212-315-8700 http://www.lungusa.org Office on Smoking & Health National Center for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion  Phone: 1- 770-448-5705  http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco Nicotine Anonymous  Phone: 1- 415-750-0328 http://www.nicotine-anonymous.org American Heart Association  Phone: