Essay

Introduction

In this work I will talk about why you need to stop smoking. First I need to tell that smoking is one of the first causes of deeds in the whole world.

Smoking is a practice in which a substance, most commonly tobacco or cannabis, is burned and the smoke is tasted or inhaled. This is primarily practiced as a route of administration for recreational drug use, as combustionreleases the active substances in drugs such as nicotine and makes them available for absorption through the lungs. It can also be done as a part of rituals, to induce trances and spiritual enlightenment.
The most common method of smoking today is through cigarettes, primarily industrially manufactured but also hand-rolled from loose tobacco and rolling paper.

Other smoking implements includepipes, cigars, bides, hookahs, vaporizers and bongs. It has been suggested that smoking-related disease kills one half of all long-term smokers but non-smokers may also contract these diseases. A 2007 report states that about 4.9 million people worldwide each year die as a result of smoking.

Smoking is one of the most common forms of recreational drug use. Tobacco smoking is today by far the mostpopular form of smoking and is practiced by over one billion people in the majority of all human societies. Less common drugs for smoking include cannabis and opium. Some of the substances are classified as hard narcotics, like heroin, but the use of these is very limited as they are often not commercially available.

Perception surrounding smoking has varied over time and from one place toanother; holy and sinful, sophisticated and vulgar, a panacea and deadly health hazard. Only relatively recently, and primarily in industrialized Western countries, has smoking come to be viewed in a decidedly negative light. Today medical studies have proven that smoking tobacco is among the leading causes of many diseases such as lung cancer, heart attacks, COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), erectile dysfunction and can also lead to birth defects. The inherent health hazards of smoking have caused many countries to institute high taxes on tobacco products and anti-smoking campaigns are launched every year in an attempt to curb tobacco smoking.

Objective

Quitting smoking is not easy, especially if you've been smoking for years. But it is something worth doing even if you arenot a young man or woman. Quitting smoking has so many benefits to it, and I'll do my hardest to convince you in this article that it is worth doing, though it is a hard choice. Shell we begin?

Reason number one: You will look younger. People who smoke look older than those who don't. It's a fact. People who smoke got nicotine stains on their teeth and fingers, their skin looks older, theirvoice is different and their general physical condition is poor. Stopping smoking will knock off 10 years of your age. Just look at 65 year olds that smoked for years, and compare them with others of the same age who don't smoke. The differences are huge. Don't wait till you're 65 - quit now and you WILL look younger and better at all ages.

Reason number two - You will be healthier. Smokingpromotes disease. There are dozens of cancers, vascular disease, heart diseases and lung diseases that smokers suffer from. The chances for getting lung cancer are 20 times higher for a heavy smoker compared to non-smokers. Smoking is simply a very un-healthy habit.

Reason number three - You will save money. Smoking is an expensive habit, too. If you smoke 2 packs of cigarettes every day, the monthlyexpense could amount to hundreds of dollars. If you invest the same amount in a saving account, you could go on a fantastic vacation, every year from the money you saved.

Reason number four - You will be less dependent on external relaxation. Many people use cigarettes as a means to relax and deal with pressure. Most people who stop smoking, learn how to deal with stress in other ways. This...