Smoking Cessation

Don't start! Failing that, will power (ignore all the hype over NRT and the potentially killer drugs like Champix).

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The Quitober Challegne is a kick-start campaign to help smokers in the workplace to quit smoking. Started in Australia & run as a pilot in October 2009, the Quitober Challenge will be run in October 2010 as a full event, Australia wide.

Employers sponsor their staff to to quit paying $31 per member.

Smokers....will you take the Quitober Challenge this year?

Smoking suppresses the action of the mechanisms that normally rid the lungs of mucous, and a lot of garbage builds up in there. Getting rid of it after quitting is normal and no cause for alarm. It's just your lungs doing the job of cleaning they were not allowed to do previously due to the effects of smoking.

People may resist quitting smoking due to addiction to nicotine, which creates physical and psychological dependence. Many smokers also fear the withdrawal symptoms and weight gain often associated with quitting. Additionally, some individuals enjoy the social aspects of smoking or associate it with stress relief and relaxation. Lastly, a lack of confidence in their ability to quit or previous unsuccessful attempts can discourage them from trying again.

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It most certainly can. It often causes cramps, headaches and nausea too. Think of it as the bodies way of ridding itself of the toxins. Eat healthy foods, esp fruits, drink enough water and just go with it.

Yes, Lloyd Bridges did quit smoking. He famously quit in the 1980s after becoming aware of the health risks associated with smoking. His decision to stop was influenced by his desire to set a positive example for his children and to promote a healthier lifestyle. Following his quit, he became an advocate for anti-smoking campaigns.

There are various ways of preventing community health problems. Some of the basic ways include hygiene and proper sanitation as well as getting immunization vaccines frequently among others.

Usually not, but neither is it as likely to progress.

Some people get lung cancer never having smoked. If you smoked for 7 years and quit, your chances of dying of something other than lung cancer improve over not having quit smoking. You may get run over by a bus tomorrow.

Answer2: Suppose you are a long-term smoker. What happens when you quit? Within 20 minutes of your last cigarette, your blood pressure will drop to normal. After a week your body will be free of nicotine. After one month your coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, and shortness of breath will begin to decrease. After five years your risk of dying from lung cancer will have dropped by 50 percent. After 15 years your risk of coronary heart disease will fall to that of a person who has never smoked at all.

Your food will taste better. Your breath, body, and clothing will smell better. You will no longer have the trouble or the expense of buying tobacco. You will have a feeling of accomplishment. If you have children, your example will reduce the likelihood that they will be smokers. You will likely live longer. Further, you will be acting in harmony with God's will, since the Bible says: "Let us cleanse ourselves of every defilement of [the] flesh." (2 Corinthians 7:1) Don't feel that it is too late for you to quit; the sooner you quit, the better. See Awake articles on Jehivah's Witnesses official website for more informative articles on help with quitting smoking.

One could consult one's doctor, or buy nicotine patches. A doctor could prescribe medication against cravings, but these medications have side-effects.

Yes it do...Actually electronic cigarettes are available in different level of nicotine....and also in different flavors. Once you start using an ecig you can slightly reduce the level of nicotine and after some time you will stop taking nicotine at all…..

Generally from 21hrs to four days.

People smoke because they find it a stress release, just like some people drink alcohol or do drugs. This is not the time for him to quit smoking. If you want to help him then go on the internet and look up the symptoms of depression. Sit down with him and tell him you love him and care enough for him that you looked up the information and see if you can't get him to see his family doctor. He should have a good physical to be sure he doesn't have something else such a thyroid disorder, adrenal gland problems, diabetes, hormonal deficiency, etc. Then if all tests come back the doctor will ask him questions and decide if your uncle needs to be put on medications for depression along with good therapy from a counselor. Deal with one thing at a time. Ignore his smoking and get to the root of the problem and then once things settle down for him perhaps he'll quit smoking. Good luck. He's lucky to have you!