| Many of tobacco's
health effects can be minimized through smoking cessation. The
British doctors study showed that those who stopped smoking
before they reached 30 years of age lived almost as long as
those who never smoked. It is also possible to reduce the risks
by reducing the frequency of smoking and by proper diet and
exercise. Some research has indicated that some of the damage
caused by smoking tobacco can be moderated with the use of
antioxidants.
Smokers wanting to quit or to temporarily abstain from smoking
can use a variety of nicotine-containing tobacco substitutes, or
nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products to temporarily
lessen the physical withdrawal symptoms, the most popular being
nicotine gum and lozenges. Nicotine patches are also used for
smoking cessation. Medications that do not contain nicotine can
also be used, such as bupropion (Zyban or Wellbutrin) and
varenicline (Chantix).
Peer support can be helpful, such as that provided by support
groups and telephone quitlines.
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Tobacco smoking
Methods of smoking
Health effects
1.
Establishing a link between smoking and health effects
2. Health risks of smoking
2.1 Carcinogenicity
2.2 Effects on the heart
2.3 Smoker's attitudes
3. Passive smoking
4. Somatic and psychological effects
5. Mood and anxiety disorders
6. Health benefits of smoking
Effects of the habit and
industry on society
1. Effect on healthcare costs
2. Tobacco and other drugs
3. Advertising
4. Peer pressure
5. Parental smoking
6. Smoking in movies and television
7. The use of smoking to project an image
Religious views
on smoking Smoking cessation
Legal issues and
regulation
1. Age restrictions
2. Taxation
3. Restrictions on cigarette advertising
4. Package warnings
5. Smoking bans
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