Cigarettes have been around for centuries. Initially associated with style, cigarettes were first deemed hazardous by the State of Massachusetts in 1963 because of the concern for fire safety (not health).

The Surgeon General warns cigarette smoke contains carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a poison that when inhaled keeps the oxygen in the bloodstream from reaching the lungs, which in turn, poisons the red blood cells. If enough oxygen is not being feed into the body, the body will stop functioning.

According to reports by the Surgeon General “Cigarette smoking is the major single cause of cancer mortality in the United States." Statistics show that more people die from smoking cigarettes than alcohol or car accidents.

What Causes Smoking Addiction

It is a fact that smoking is hazardous to a person’s health, but it is not easy to quit because the addiction controls the smoker. Studies show that cigarette smoking usually begins during adolescents and develops into severe smoking as age progresses. Studies also show that being addicted to tobacco is similar to being addicted to any other drug.

It can be difficult to have that first cup of coffee without a cigarette, or handle a stress filled day at work without breaking for a cigarette. The habit turns in to addiction. Once nicotine is inhaled, the body reacts right away, increasing blood pressure and heart rate and thinning the arteries.

Tips to Quit Smoking

To quit smoking can be a challenge, but knowing the facts can be a motivator to quit. As with any addiction, admitting that there is a problem is the first step. According to the American Heart Association, the withdrawal process is mental and physical and will cause people to experience:

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