Are You a Proud Smoker? Quit Smoking Now!


by Sandy Tonsing - Date: 2007-04-17 - Word Count: 459 Share This!

Smoking can be considered a kind of suicidal act because we know that smoking kills. We are very much aware of the ill-effects of smoking and the diseases associated with it but we still smoke. I don't fault the older generations as it was out of their ignorance that they had smoked but for us the generation of today, living in the 21st century what's the point in knowing so much when we don't even try to quit smoking?

It is true that sometimes, it is very hard to give up old habit especially smoking, as you feel as if you are about to say goodbye to your best friend. I would not be wrong if I say that almost everybody failed at least once in their attempt to quit smoking. Various surveys have shown that 70% of smokers want to quit smoking but the actual rate of people who quit smoking is very less.

The main reason why cessation of smoking is such a hard task is because of the presence of the addictive chemical, nicotine. Nicotine belongs to a group of chemical compound called alkaloid. It is a stimulant drug, when we smoke; the nicotine triggers the brain to release dopamine which is a neurotransmitter which regulates movement and emotions and thus, makes us so addictive to it.

However, if one really tries there is always a way out. We must realize that we are not alone in this and that there are many people who are facing the same problem. We must first feel the need to quit smoking. We should be able to envisage what our life would be like in future if we continue to smoke.

There are many programmes that can help you quit smoking, all you have to do is browse the internet and choose the one that you like and get rid of this bad habit which is slowly taking you towards death.

It is good to know that many treatments are available now to help in quitting and also to lessen the urge to smoke. Nicotine replacement therapies like Nicotine gum, Nicotine inhaler, Nicotine patch, Nicotine nasal spray and Bupropion SR had been approved by U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) but they must be taken in the right proportion and all the information written on the packet must be read very thoroughly. Besides, you even have medicines like Chantix and Zyban which help in quit smoking. Out of the two Chantix is more famous as it takes care even of your cravings.

It has proved as a great help for many people who have now quit smoking. As it has been working for many people it will not be a bad idea to try one of these medications instead of relapsing back to ground zero.


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The author is a health expert and writes articles on various issues related to the causes as well as consequences of smoking and also on the quit smoking medicine chantix. For more information, details and advice on smoking related matters, visit the website http://www.chantixhome.com

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