Why Do People Smoke?  Why Is it So Hard To Quit?

The Lure of Smoking

With so much information showing that smoking is harmful, why do people still smoke? People who smoke can quickly list several positive effects:

• Smoking may reduce stress, anger and anxiety or "nerves."
• It can lessen boredom, depression and help one deal with pain.
• It can help someone have more energy and feel more relaxed.
• For some people, smoking helps them control their weight.
• It also can improve learning and memory and help one stay alert.

With so many good things that smoking provides, why would I ever want to quit? Well, click here  and we’ll compare lists.

This information has been approved by Epi Mazzei, R.N. (June 2006).