Personally, whilst drunk, I am a social smoker, although I do not know why, because when sober, I think it is a disgusting habit. It's also a very expensive habit, and I could not justify spending £5 on 20 little sticks that I burn in my mouth - it is quite literally setting fire to money, only affecting your health at the same time.
If people want to smoke, that's their choice, but I cannot stand it when they smoke right next to non-smokers and subject them to breathing in the air full of nicotine, as passive smoking massively increases the risk of lung cancer and heart disease. The chemicals found in cigarettes are extremely harmful, causing illnesses that can be fatal, such as cerebrovascular disease, chronic obstructive lung disease, ulcer of the stomach or duodenum, and many different forms of cancer.
Recent studies have shown that smoking can have an affect on one's IQ. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4078841.stm
It is VERY dangerous to smoke whilst pregnant, as it can cause defects to the foetus, such as growth abnormality and immune deficiencies.
However, I do think that the recent "Quit Smoking" advertisements are pretty powerful in putting their message across, and I hope that they have encouraged many people to give up the habit. Showing the harmful effects can help show the frightening reality of smoking.
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