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[FONT="]Cigarettes are known to be very addictive. The powerful and fast acting drug present in cigarette that causes addiction is nicotine.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Cigarette addiction is extremely hazardous to health. It affects many parts of the body simultaneously. The more the number of cigarettes, the greater is the harm done. As soon as a smoker starts smoking, nicotine begins to affect the central nervous system, brain and other parts of the body. Nicotine actually affects the chemicals in the brain and hence a person feels relaxed after smoking. It stimulates the body and parts of the brain which are associated with pleasure. This gives a relaxed feeling.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Nicotine is known to be extremely addictive because the body gets used to nicotine and starts depending on it. As a result when a person tries to stop smoking he faces withdrawal symptoms which are due to craving for nicotine. The effects of withdrawal symptoms are different in different people. But the symptoms generally last for only a few weeks. Each craving lasts for only 3-5 minutes. Headaches, indigestion, nausea, diarrhea and sore throats are some of the symptoms which do not last more than four days. The consumption of tea and coffee should be reduced to fight insomnia. Coughing is generally caused to clear out the tar and mucus. Irritability, anxiety and depression are caused when nicotine leaves the body and lessens in one to three weeks. Tiredness and lack of concentration are also seen during the first few weeks.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Cravings last for only 3-5 minutes. One can task deep breath and fill in the lungs to fight cravings. Drinking water or going for a walk are other activities that can be done while cravings. Once a person overcomes cravings his resolution to quit smoking will strengthen.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Cigarette addiction is extremely hazardous to health. It affects many parts of the body simultaneously. The more the number of cigarettes, the greater is the harm done. As soon as a smoker starts smoking, nicotine begins to affect the central nervous system, brain and other parts of the body. Nicotine actually affects the chemicals in the brain and hence a person feels relaxed after smoking. It stimulates the body and parts of the brain which are associated with pleasure. This gives a relaxed feeling.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Nicotine is known to be extremely addictive because the body gets used to nicotine and starts depending on it. As a result when a person tries to stop smoking he faces withdrawal symptoms which are due to craving for nicotine. The effects of withdrawal symptoms are different in different people. But the symptoms generally last for only a few weeks. Each craving lasts for only 3-5 minutes. Headaches, indigestion, nausea, diarrhea and sore throats are some of the symptoms which do not last more than four days. The consumption of tea and coffee should be reduced to fight insomnia. Coughing is generally caused to clear out the tar and mucus. Irritability, anxiety and depression are caused when nicotine leaves the body and lessens in one to three weeks. Tiredness and lack of concentration are also seen during the first few weeks.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Cravings last for only 3-5 minutes. One can task deep breath and fill in the lungs to fight cravings. Drinking water or going for a walk are other activities that can be done while cravings. Once a person overcomes cravings his resolution to quit smoking will strengthen.[/FONT]