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Smoking is actually an addiction repertoriated in the DSM-IV. The DSM-IV is a reference book for clinicians (psychologists) with includes classification of mental disorders, their characteristics, etc. Among these disorders, you can find addictions.
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What is one of the main diseases associated with smoking?
Some diseases that,you can get from smoking are either lung disease, asthma, heart disease, cancer and othet type of diseases.
Could smoking be the cause of my pain under the left side under rib cage?
It might be. Actually there are lots of disease you can get from smoking.
Can smoking kill sperm cells?
Smoking leads to disease and disability and harms nearly every organ of the body. Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Smoking also increases risk for tuberculosis, certain eye diseases, and problems of the immune system.
What kind of disease caused by smoking?
Liver diseases really can't be caused solely from smoking. However, it's very common for people with liver disease (Like say, cirrhosis in heavy drinkers) to have their condition exacerbated by smoking. So, while smoking cannot CAUSE a liver disease, it can make existing ones much worse.
How do nicotine gum and the nicotine patch help smokers quit smoking?
You would need to eat 9 pieces per day, for the fist weeks. Then you gradually reduce the # until your body doesnt want it anymore! I got this answer at: www. nicoette.com There's no way around it, quitting sucks. In fact, it's one of the hardest things you'll do in life. That's why quitting can be a challenge. To be successful, you need to overcome both your physical addiction to nicotine and your psychological addiction - the urge to repeat the same smoking routines every day, like smoking in the car and after meals. Nicorette® understands that every smoker is different and that quitting smoking isn't just about fighting cravings. It's about understanding your personal triggers and changing your habits over time. That's why we offer a customizable stop-smoking plan. Nicorette Committed Quitters® gives you the solutions and resources you need to change all your smoking behaviors so you can finally become the ex-smoker you really want to be. Along with Nicorette,® it's the total quitting system that can double your chances of successfully quitting smoking. Sure, quitting will always suck, but Nicorette makes quitting suck less.
What is the name of the disease caused by smoking?
addiction
What is smoking addiction?
smoking addiction is when you can't stop smoking because your body tells you you need it
How do people get smoking addiction?
by being a gay to be honest if you get a smoking addiction you can take a holiday up my bum!
What is Kesha's addiction?
Smoking
What causes addiction to smoking?
Nicotine
What causes addidtion to smoking and drugs?
Nicotine causes addiction to smoking
What is the most common lifestyle disease?
A lifestyle disease is a disease you are not born with but is resulted in risk factors eg smoking, drink driving, lack of exercise, poor diet, etc. For eg Diabetes is not usually a lifestyle disease though Diabetes TYPE 2 is. Also Skin Cancer is and a lot of other cancers aren't
Drug addiction can be considered a complex brain disease for what reasons?
The theory that addiction is a disease is controversial.
Drug addiction can be considered a complex brain disease for reasons?
The theory that addiction is a disease is controversial.
Is smoking not infectious?
Smoking is not infectious. It is not an infection, and it does not involve germs. It is a drug addiction.
What are the causes of smoking cigars?
Nicotine addiction.
What is the worst addiction suffered in the US?
smoking
