Quitting smoking is a perennially popular resolution and one that most people fail to achieve on their first attempt. — Glenn Sullivan Ph.D. Have you recently started quitting smoking? Does it make you feel good that you have finally given up this bad habit? Are you having difficulty in continuing…
What Are The Diseases Caused By Smoking?
The American Cancer Society makes an effort to conduct programs and seminars with the goal of encouraging people to quit smoking. According to this organization, smoking can cause serious illnesses or diseases not only to those who do it but also even to non-smokers. Whether you believe it or…
Peer Pressure: The Reason Behind Teen Smoking According to Psychiatrists
Yearly, tobacco use is the reason for over 5 million deaths globally, and almost half of all cancer cases in the United States are associated with tobacco use. But despite the many advertisements about its negative effects, many are still hooked up to using tobacco, especially among the youth.
10 Mantras To Help An Ex-Smoker Stay That Way
Smoking, similar to any form of addiction, is quick to acquire yet tricky to overcome. Your fingers feel empty without a cigarette stick; your senses look for the lingering smell of the smoke. Though it may take much effort for you to curb that hunger for nicotine,…
Dating A Smoker: What Are The Things You Need To Know?
Research in laboratory settings consistently shows that what people say they want in a partner has virtually no bearing on who they actually choose to date. — Samantha Joel Ph.D. One of the best feelings in this world is meeting someone whom you are comfortable to be around with. Falling in love with…
Tips For Convincing Your Dad To Quit Smoking
Many diseases are associated with smoking. According to a recent study, smoking cigarettes or tobacco causes around six million deaths every year. Aside from this, the same research team also reveals that second-hand smoking generates an average of six hundred thousand deaths on a yearly basis. Therefore, it is only…
Counseling Style Is Essential In Making A Client Quit Smoking
Approximately 37.8 million adults in the United States are said to be currently smoking cigarettes, and 16 million are living with a smoking-related illness. Tobacco consumption is a powerful addiction because nicotine stimulates specialized neural receptors in the brain, just as all other highly addictive substances do. Most quitters fail in their initial attempt because…
Smoking And Its Detrimental Effects On Mental Health (Part 2)
Source: pixabay.com It was discussed in the first part of this blog that smoking could affect not just the physical fitness of a person. The mental and psychological health is also affected and in a massive way. Stress can be useful to motivate someone to be productive, but if in…
Why Do People Want You To Quit Smoking?
Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do to improve your health, and there are many effective options available that can help someone stop smoking. — Amy Copeland, Ph.D. Have you ever wondered why many people in your life want you to refrain from smoking? Are you interested to…
Smoking And Its Detrimental Effects On Mental Health (Part 1)
Source: pixabay.com The effects of smoking on physical health are commonly known topics in today’s time. However, studies have shown that smoking can affect a person’s mental health and psychological capacity, as well. The effects may differ from person to person but having more comprehensive knowledge of smoking, and its…