Saturday, January 16, 2016

When They Stop Smoking Colorado Springs Smokers Live Longer And Happier

By Richard Hayes


Addiction is a terrible affliction and almost always affect everyone around the person addicted to substance. It is a well known fact that one of the most addictive substances is nicotine, found in cigarettes and other tobacco products. Yet millions continue to smoke tobacco products on a daily basis. By choosing to stop smoking Colorado Springs smokers will not only enjoy better health, but they will also enjoy a better lifestyle.

During the first half of the previous century cigarettes have been promoted as sophisticated, glamorous products. Celebrities and film stars smoked on screen. Politicians smoked when addressing voters. Advertisements showed beautiful people in exotic locations enjoying a cigarette. People smoked everywhere. They smoked in shops, restaurants, cinemas and even in the waiting rooms of their physicians. It was an acceptable habit and non smokers simply had to grin and bear it.

It required years of lobbying but in the end those opposed to smoking finally got some satisfaction. Governments everywhere passed legislation that severely limited the locations where smokers were allowed to light up. Cigarette manufacturers saw much higher taxes on their products and it even became illegal to advertise tobacco products. At the same time huge efforts were made to inform the public about the dangers of tobacco products.

There is overwhelming scientific evidence that tobacco products contain lethal substances. Nicotine is not just very addictive, but it is also a deadly poison. Cigarettes also contain many other harmful chemicals and tar. Smokers risk heart disease, many lung ailments, cancer and a host of other medical problems. Those non smokers around a smoker is at much risk as the smoker himself.

Lots of smokers will readily admit that they are aware of the dangers of their habit. They will even admit that their smoke smells terrible and that it is selfish to smoke in the company of other people. They admit that they spend a fortune on their habit. Their excuse is that they cannot quit. This is a lame excuse because many thousands have quitted successfully.

There are numerous methods and techniques to quite the nicotine habit. A simple internet search will reveal this fact. Some swear that they have been cured from the habit by means of hypnosis. Others used medical patches, special chewing gum and pills to stop the craving. Acupuncture has been hailed as another miracle cure. There are even psychological programs specifically designed to help people get rid of the habit.

No program, method or product will help, however, if the smoker is not determined to end the habit. He has to be motivated and disciplined. Experts agree that it is a difficult process, but with the right support and a high level of motivation it is possible to quit. The best course of action is to ask a general practitioner for advice on which program or method to follow.

The use of tobacco products is no longer seen as sophisticated. It is an awful habit that influences innocent people in the vicinity of the addicted person. All smokers should seriously consider giving up the habit. It is deadly and expensive. Quitting is possible with professional help.




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