Thursday 1 May 2008

Smoking



Smoking can be said to be bad in the sense that it is doing the body harm, not only to the smoker themselves but also to anyone that has to inhale their secondhand smoke!

Personally, Id have to say that smoking is a digusting habit, I really can not see the apeal, it has the potential to give you a life taking disease that is extremely painful, it costs a small fortune, makes the person smell, stains their teeth and fingers.




The NHS are doing their best to help smokers to quit, it is a pity that it cant just be made ilegal, but i imagine the uproar that would follow would not make it a prosperous move, but i suppose the ban of smoking in public places could be step one of this development. Heres the NHS site:

Here are some statistics about smoking:


Here are some of the reasons why people may smoke:
* No particular reason, but the cigarettes are handy
* To reduce a feeling of anxiety or nervousness
* To calm down when upset or angry
* To socialize with other smokers
* When feeling restless
* As relaxation
* To take a break from work
* While having coffee or tea
* When having a drink with friends
* After a meal
* After sex
* To pass the time while waiting for someone.
* When driving in the car
* When feeling depressed
* To celebrate something
* To think about a difficult problem




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