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The subject of smokeless cigarettes, which allow smokers to continue using nicotine without tobacco, has been a contentious one ever since the devices were introduced to the market 4 years ago. Of course, any product which contains an addictive drug is going to produce polarized views from the general public and the regulatory bodies who have an interest in such things, but this debate has gotten particularly heated because of the money involved and perceived threats to personal freedoms.

For smokers looking for an alternative to tobacco which doesn’t have dire health consequences the electronic cigarette looks like manna from heaven. On the other hand, Stop Smoking Groups consider it another way to get the general populace addicted to nicotine, and pharmaceutical companies who market NRT products see it as a threat to their market share. On top of that you have the likes of the FDA who require that a product be proved to be safe before they allow it to be sold for consumption.

Finding the truth about this topic is no easy matter. Indeed it’s possible that there are elements of truth in the arguments made by all sides in the debate. Smokers who can’t stop using tobacco are desperate to find something which will allow them to get the pleasure from using nicotine and it’s surely a positive thing if we can provide them with such a product. At the same time the FDA has a point that these devices have to be regulated properly so that we can be sure they don’t contain any substances which cause more harm than the cigarettes they are replacing.

Stop smoking groups who want to protect consumers for addiction also have a point, and it’s imperative that any addictive product only be made available to consenting adults. If kids start getting their hands on these devices then we could end up with problems similar to those we have been fighting against tobacco for the last fifty years.

The solution to all the problems regarding e cigarettes are solvable, and indeed it’s imperative that we do solve them if we truly desire to reduce the human cost associated with the use of tobacco. The first thing we need to do is carry out proper testing to ensure that they really are as safe as the manufacturers would have us believe. Research should also be undertaken to find out if the device can be used to actually stop smoking altogether rather than just looking for a long term alternative.

Then we have to put a system in place which will ensure that they are only purchased by those of a legal age. Thankfully this shouldn’t be too difficult as getting started with e cigarettes is a lot more expensive than traditional tobacco products, and since they are mainly bought on the Internet there is a need for a credit card to go through with a transaction.

After the long battle over the last few years there is evidence that sanity is beginning to prevail and many organizations and government bodies are starting to see the benefits of allowing the use of these products. Indeed, there was even an article in the UK’s high regarded Guardian newspaper this week which reported that the UK government is considering actually trying to push these products on tobacco users in an effort to reduce smoking related deaths. For anyone in the e cigarette industry, and for users this is great news. We can only hope that governments in countries such as the US, Australia, and Canada follow suit.

Quitting smoking is never easy. And what makes smoking a hard habit to resist? Cigarettes contain several dangerous chemicals such as carbon monoxide, tar, nitrosamines, acetaldehyde, ammonia, acetone, benzene, hydrogen cyanide and many more; however the main component of cigarettes is nicotine. A cigarette contains about 10 milligrams (mg) of a very addictive substance called nicotine that occurs naturally in tobacco. Nicotine causes human bodies to be dependent on it resulting to smokers feel uneasy and uncomfortable once they cannot puff a stick of cigarette for some period of time. Yes, nicotine is very addictive but it is not impossible to quit taking it.

Smoking can lead to various diseases like cancers, coronary heart disease, lung cancer, heart attacks and strokes. Studies show that there are about 5.4 million people die every year around the globe because of smoking. That is an average of 15,000 persons a day and roughly 600 people per hour. About two hours are reduced on a smoker’s lifespan for every stick of puffed cigarette. Because of this, there are many programs made available to smokers to help them quit smoking by the government or some volunteers that help smokers to quit smoking online.

Wanting to quit smoking and actually doing something to stop smoking are two different things. Many smokers want to quit smoking but find it very difficult to do. So here is the basic guide on how to quit smoking:

• Smokers should have a strong will and determination to stop smoking. Before starting the process, one should have a correct mind set.
• Smokers should learn the effects of smoking, the things it can possibly do to them, the harm brought on passive smokers, pregnant women and children, and the long-term benefits they can get when they succeed on quitting smoking. This brings motivation to them to stop the smoking habit.
• Smokers should not lose hope easily. Not all people who succeed on this procedure or program have tried to stop smoking for the first time. Others have tried several times before they actually did it.
• Smokers should prepare themselves on quitting smoking. This step involves setting goals and learning what things can possibly happen to them while on the process of quitting like the withdrawal symptoms. Smokers may experience depression, anxiety, mood swings, lack of concentration, stress, anger, irritation, headaches, coughing, runny nose, shaking and sweating, wheezing, shortness of breath, tiredness, stomach pains and more pains. To overcome nicotine withdrawal symptoms, the anxiety caused by quitting should also be treated. There are many articles, videos, eBooks and programs about anxiety treatment made available online. Be resourceful.
• Smokers should also learn to discipline themselves. Temptations are everywhere. They should be able to control themselves to not waste effort, time and money.
• There are many stop-smoking products available on the market these days like electronic cigarettes, filters and nicotine replacements. There are also drugs that can help smokers on the process like the one offered by Pfizer.
• Some people find the hypnosis methods as effective way for stopping smoking habits.
• Though there is a little evidence that show that acupuncture works, it is still used by other smokers.
• Smokers should find a replacement habit for smoking like in the times of cravings; one can drink a tea, eat peanuts or even play tennis.

“Life is short, do not make it shorter”. It’s never late to quit smoking. Stop it while you can.

Studies show that approximately 440,000 Americans die of smoking every year. That is about 1,205 people a day! And not all of those who die are the one who actually smoke, there are about 11,000 people die of passive smoking in United Kingdom alone. Not only that, secondhand smoking causes up to 300,000 lung infections in infants and young children in the world such as pneumonia and bronchitis. Passive smoking is an indirect way of consuming nicotine from cigarettes. Cigarettes contain several dangerous chemicals such as carbon monoxide, tar, nitrosamines, acetaldehyde, ammonia, acetone, benzene, hydrogen cyanide and many more; however the main component of cigarettes is nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive substance that is present in tobacco. About 10 milligrams (mg) of nicotine is present in cigarettes. Constant exposure to indirect smoking can result to lung cancer, low blood pressure, coronary heart disease, blood clogs and can even cause major depressive disorder.

As time passes, the age range of people who are addicted to smoking is decreasing. Approximately 3,000 teenagers start to smoke everyday under the age of 18 in United States alone. This may be triggered by the environment, family and circle of friends they belong to. Addiction is the physical and psychological dependence on certain substances like the nicotine in cigarettes. Addictive smokers usually started smoking one stick per day and this habit usually grows. One stick per day becomes 5 sticks per day and then becomes one pack or two per day overtime.

Once addicted to smoking, quitting may seem impossible to do. Yes, it is never easy to quit smoking but it is not impossible to do. Many smokers who quit smoking did not succeed the first time they have tried the process. Some have tried several times before they actually succeeded. When an addictive smoker is going through the process of quitting smoking, he may experience nicotine withdrawal symptoms and it is never easy. This can play tricks with mind and can cause depression, anxiety, anger, loneliness and mood swings. Other people find relief through smoking and the feeling of losing a very close friend which is the cigarette, can be very stressful. One can also experience anxiety head pressure, shaking, sweating, coughing, runny nose, insomnia, stomach pains and more pains. But nicotine withdrawal symptoms are just temporary and never life-threatening, so definitely you are secured and there is no reason to worry and panic. These symptoms are just small stuffs you can make, just believe in yourself and look at the bigger picture; more birthdays to come, more time that can be spent with the family and no painful diseases to worry about.

A smoker just needs a motivation, will, plan and determination to quit. Family is the primary inspiration of smokers to quit. No parents want their children to have lung infections. And no parents would want to see their children smoking. To prevent this from happening, live as an example to youngsters. How can children believe to elders to not smoke if they are actually smoking themselves? Quitting may sound negative; nobody wants to be called a quitter. However, there is one situation wherein one can be proud to be called a quitter and that is, successfully quitted smoking.