Smoking is linked to so many fatal illnesses yet so many people have adopted smoking as a habit (According to the World Health Organisation there are at least 1.1 billion people in the world who smoke). According to watchtower.org, a study suggests that 1 in every 4 youths that begin smoking eventually become addicted and that 70% of teenaged smokers that have started smoking wish to quit but few can. Why? You would think that if someone chose to do something that potentially has dire consequences; he would have to have a very good reason for doing so. So what are the reasons behind the grip smoking has on society.
There are many reasons why people start to smoke. These include peer pressure, the desire to try something new, to find a way to deal with stress and because those in high places make it seem cool. Fair enough. Some may just start to smoke intending to continue but others are just experimenting and actually intended to stop. What can be said of those who want to quit but don’t? A weakness develops when you smoke; an addiction. The grip is tight; extremely difficult to escape.
The fact is that though people know that smoking can kill them, those who wish to stop but can’t are being controlled by their craving for nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive drug found in the tobacco used in the cigarette. Nicotine was found to be even more addictive than heroin and cocaine. It is evident though that heroin and cocaine are portrayed as being more powerful than tobacco, thus lulling some smokers into a false sense of security. The fact is that nicotine can be just as devastating as them both, but seems friendly since it does relieve stress and give you that euphoric feeling. Also, after a while smoking becomes a habit and therefore becomes a part of who you are. So as with all other bad habits, the habit of smoking will be extremely difficult to get rid of; but even tougher, as a result of the addiction involved.
It is important to note though that there is hope. A little determination, faith and support can go a long way.
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