2. Smoking is the inhalation of the smoke of burning
tobacco encased in cigarettes, pipes, and
cigars. A smoking habit is a physical addiction
to tobacco products. Many health experts now
regard habitual smoking as a psychological
addiction with serious health consequences.

3. People smoke because of varied reasons. For
young people, they smoke in order to look
mature, to be like their friends, and to
experiment. Older people on the other hand
smoke to feel relaxed or to give them energy
while going through a hard time or while having
some problems-either personal or economic-
related. There are also others who just love to
smoke for smoking gives them pleasure and it
just makes them feel good.

4. • According to recent studies, every year hundreds of thousands
of people all over the globe die from medical complications
caused by smoking. it has other complications. Here are some
of the different effects of smoking:
Immediate effects upon smoking a cigarette stick:
• Loss of appetite.
• Shortness of breath.
• Chronic coughing.
• Reduced overall fitness.
• Yellowish stain on the smoker's fingers and teeth.
• Smokers experience more coughs and colds as compared to
non-smokers.
• Difficulty recovering from minor illnesses.

5. • Impotence for men, infertility for women.
• Facial wrinkles appear at an early age, making them look older
than non-smokers of the same age.
• increased nervousness and tension
• agitation
• loss of concentration
• change in sleep patterns
• headaches
• coughs
• strong cravings

6. Mentally preparing yourself for quitting gives you some time to
adjust to the idea of being a non-smoker, according to the
American Legacy Foundation, a smoking cessation
organization. Instead of making a decision to quit immediately,
give yourself time to get used to the idea. The Foundation
suggests setting a date approximately five days in the future
and using the days before your quit-date to inform your family
and friends of your intentions and to rid your home of smoking-
related items, such as ashtrays.
Launder your clothing to remove smoke smells and stock up on
low-calorie finger foods to keep your hands and mouth busy
when you quit. Make a list of all the positive aspects of kicking
the habit and post it in plain sight.