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Why People Can’t Quit Smoking

by John K Lam

People always think that smoking was a cool and fashionable thing to do, however smoking is anything but cool nowadays. Unfortunately it isn’t so easy to quit and although many smokers would like to give it up, the reality is that more is involved than simply deciding not to take it anymore. The main reason why people can’t quit smoking is that cigarettes contain nicotine which is very hard to live without it once it’s in their system.

With people trying to beat their nicotine addiction, the quit-smoking industry gets wealthier every day. Although these companies have the best of intentions and know how hard it is to quit smoking, so they provide products that can assist. However the prices could be lower and governments could consider subsidizing them to make it easier for smokers to kick the habit.

Pharmacies devote whole sections of their stores to products which can help customers who want to stop smoking. Some even hire part time consultants who can assist customers in their plight. Other companies offer talk therapy, 12-step programs and hypnosis and all of these can be of benefit to various people.

The reality that trying to quit smoking is an expensive proposition makes it difficult for many people. Since the cost of cigarettes continues to inflate out of proportion, it’s cheaper to smoke than to try to quit. What smokers need to remember is that once the smoking habit is gone from their lives, they will save a huge amount of money on cigarettes and return to a normal life without any smoking burden.

The social factor is another reason why people can’t quit smoking. Unless a person surrounds him or herself with other non-smokers, it can be a challenge to not light up when others are. Attending parties, meeting for coffee and any number of other instances are made more challenging when one’s friends or associates smoke. One will offer a cigarette and it can be hard to refuse.

Some countries are becoming strict on public smoking. Many Asian airports now forbid smoking except for in specially designated rooms. In most parts of Australia, it is not possible to smoke in shopping malls, workplaces and even nightclubs, restaurants and bars! Gone are the days of smoking and non-smoking tables in restaurants; the only place to smoke now is in an area outside located beyond ten meters from the dining area.

Measures like these make it become easier to quit smoking but ultimately, it’s up to the individual to take whatever actions they can to beat the habit.

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