Dangers of a Smoking Addiction
About the killing machines known as cigarettes.
“Cigarette smoking is injurious for health”, is a message flashed ubiquitously. From a cigarette box to banners to rallies, there is a memorandum being laid transversely for nicotine addicts to quit the killer flair before it gets too late. However, people addicted to this tobacco stem have their own validation for smoking. Moreover, television actors and Hollywood stars too have popularized smoking this making it more difficult to curtail.
Nicotine and tar extant in cigarettes are core culprits in ramification of fatal diseases like cancer. Oral, lung and larynx cancer are forms attributed to smoking. Cancer of mouth, lips, tongue and mouth are caused when smoking is conceded for a prolonged period. Pharyngeal cancer is widespread among nicotine addicts who indulge in drinking too. Laryngeal cancer too is prevalent because of nicotine intake.
Apart from cancer, cigarette smoking has adverse consequence on heart. Smoking leads to acceleration of heart rate because tar and nicotine manage to obliterate blood vessels, which further diminish supply of oxygen, and hence heart has to work superfluously to pump more blood. This may lead to high blood pressure. Moreover, it increases blood cholesterol and fibrinogen level leading to clotting of blood. This might preside heart attack, stroke, coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular disease and aneurysm.
Smoking leads to coagulation of fatty cells buildup in the carotid artery, the main artery supplying blood to the brain and running through the neck. This constricts flow of oxygen to the brain thus leading to stroke.
Ulcer, digestive disorder, bronchitis, pneumonia are few of other chronic disorders pertaining to inhalation of nicotine and tar.
It is an eminent verity that smoking not only influences the active smokers but adversely disintegrates the health of passive smokers too. It is an environmental hazard too and must be shunned at any cost. This can mostly be achieved through self-realization and through medical means.
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Ruben Villanueva | Jan 13, 2009 | Reply
but but but but but
but i love cigarettes.
they get me through them tough days.
Sotiris | Jan 13, 2009 | Reply
Thanks God I am not a smoker!
Ruby Hawk | Jan 13, 2009 | Reply
I am so glad I quite years ago. It is an unhealthy and nasty habit.I don’t think people know how horrible they smell to non smokers. I know I didn’t.
PsychoButterfly | Jan 13, 2009 | Reply
you are so right… i wish i could quit!!
papaleng | Jan 14, 2009 | Reply
Thank God I’ve got it all over. Nice article.
eddiego65 | Jan 17, 2009 | Reply
Good thing I don’t smoke!
Hamdani Amin | Jan 25, 2009 | Reply
Good thing I don’t smoke and I hate people who smoke.
nutuba | Feb 15, 2009 | Reply
Great article — nicely done. You don’t pull any punches. Very effective and informative.
Juancav | Feb 15, 2009 | Reply
An addiction that brings diseases and involve all persons around the smoker .
aimhigh | Feb 16, 2009 | Reply
The only thing i didn’t tried is smoking. Nice and informative article.
skip | Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
coolio i liked it………butt muscles
Annie | May 7, 2009 | Reply
I’m so happy i do not smoke, but i don’t think we should hate those who smoke because they are addicted! i love everyone in the world! especially my english teacher!
Sara | May 7, 2009 | Reply
i don’t agree! i think people who smoke should be hated but i do really love this article!
Annie | May 7, 2009 | Reply
Whatever Sara! I hate you now!
Sara | May 7, 2009 | Reply
Don’t whatever me! But i get where you are coming from. I guess we shouldn’t judge them because they smoke and we should encourage them and help them to quit.
Annie | May 7, 2009 | Reply
Thanks for FINALLY agreeing with me sara! I think we should come up with some programs for smokers together. You should contact me! My email adress Cheetolovergirl@aol.com! i cant wait to hear from you!
Red Schonewille | Aug 1, 2009 | Reply
how about the killing machine people become without a cigarette
Zakki | Aug 1, 2009 | Reply
Very Very Nice Article, its time for me to quit.
irtiza104 | Aug 1, 2009 | Reply
Hi,
I know very well about the dangers of smoking. I used to smoke before. but about 6 months ago, i announced on my blog that i am not going to smoke anymore. i’m on my way to recovery now.
best wishes.
Rodallega | Aug 3, 2009 | Reply
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