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		<title>Quitting Smoking Everyday</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you decide to quit smoking, it is a choice that you have to make everyday. It entails commitment and dedication. But it also gives you many more reasons to enjoy life and live healthier, longer. Quitting smoking everyday is a process and because you will be fighting against your cigarette cravings, here are some [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you decide to quit smoking, it is a choice that you have to make everyday. It entails commitment and dedication. But it also gives you many more reasons to enjoy life and live healthier, longer. Quitting smoking everyday is a process and because you will be fighting against your cigarette cravings, here are some things that you might want to consider so that you will be well prepared.</p>
<p>It all begins with understanding yourself, understanding the reasons behind your smoking, and accepting that you have an addiction. List them down on a sheet of paper and keep it in a place where you can easily view it. This piece of paper can serve as your motivation for quitting smoking. It would also help if you read books, articles, and other materials that discuss smoking and nicotine addiction as well as those that discuss the benefits of not smoking. Don’t saturate your mind with the negativity. Look and explore the positive side as well. The positive side refers to why you want to quit smoking, the benefits you’ll get, and the like. Once you are in this state of mind, you can then set your quit date.</p>
<p>Before you actually quit smoking, you should also seek your doctor’s advice. Talk to your doctor about your decision, about symptoms and side effects, and about the different quitting smoking methods and programs that are available today. If you have other medical conditions that you have to worry about, discuss this with your doctor as well before quitting smoking.</p>
<p>You should also talk to your family, friends, and co-workers. Inform them about your decision to quit and how they can help you stay smoke-free. They are your support group so make sure that they will be able to understand what you will be going through. You can even find a quitting buddy or a quitting partner to help you through.</p>
<p>Learn to identify what are your smoking triggers. You can then list down how you are going to deal with these situations so that you won’t end up lighting a cigarette. Consider exercising, going for a short walk, getting a new hobby or anything that will keep you busy. This can help take your mind off smoking. When you feel that the symptoms are too intense, go talk about it to someone, your quitting partner or your doctor.</p>
<p>Quitting smoking is possible. It is a decision that you have to make everyday. And just like the many ex-smokers out there who continue to be smoke-free everyday, you can be like them too. It all starts with quitting smoking now.</p>
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		<title>Follow the Easy Way to Stop Smoking</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:07:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many different methods one can follow if he or she wishes to quit smoking. One of these methods is through the help and guidance of self-help books. And there is no other best-selling book in this field than ‘The Easy Way to Stop Smoking’ by Allen Carr. How does The Easy Way to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many different methods one can follow if he or she wishes to quit smoking. One of these methods is through the help and guidance of self-help books. And there is no other best-selling book in this field than ‘The Easy Way to Stop Smoking’ by Allen Carr.</p>
<p>How does <strong>The Easy Way to Stop Smoking</strong> become the easy way? How does it work? Why is this deemed successful? This method tackles quitting smoking from a different approach instead of the usual methods or programs that we commonly read or hear about. It is an approach which combines psychotherapy, common sense and hypnotherapy and does not entail willpower. This then results to finding real freedom from smoking. Unlike the usual smoking cessation guides, the easy way to stop smoking doesn’t focus on negativity such as how much you’ll be spending, being enslaved by the drug, the health risks, social stigma and the like. It focuses on why you keep on smoking cigarettes even if you are already aware of its bad effects. All one has to do is to basically read and eventually live the method.</p>
<p>The easy way to stop smoking is available either as an affordable book, a seminar or a webcast. The seminar is considered as the most effective way of learning the method. Another good thing is that they offer money back guarantees. But you can also opt for webcasts or an online video-on-demand so that you have more flexibility when it comes to watching the easy way method. This has become a popular means of learning since you can watch the video whenever and wherever you want to. The Easy Way to Stop Smoking book started in 1985 and has become a bestseller in many countries.  </p>
<p>Using the method, smokers will not fear the idea of quitting smoking. He or she will also be rid of the feeling that he or she is being deprived of smoke, of nicotine. This situates the smoker to be in the right state of mind and thus be able to follow what the method suggests without feeling depressed or deprived. And because you are in the right state of mind, the withdrawal symptoms that you’ll experience will not be that noticeable.</p>
<p>With many success stories concerning the easy way to stop smoking method, other problems and psychological dependencies like addiction to alcohol have been tackled using the same method. So take your chance with the easy way to stop smoking method and be free from smoking.  </p>
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		<title>Why Stop Smoking: Reasons to Quit and Sticking to it</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:06:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Smokers started smoking for many different reasons. In the same way, those who wish to quit smoking want to do so for many reasons as well. Some may decide to quit because they are planning to have a child while others decide to do so because they want to change their lifestyle. There are many [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Smokers started smoking for many different reasons. In the same way, those who wish to quit smoking want to do so for many reasons as well. Some may decide to quit because they are planning to have a child while others decide to do so because they want to change their lifestyle. There are many other reasons but there are those who simply decide right then and there to quit cold turkey. But <strong>why stop smoking</strong>? There may be many reasons but the more important thing is, deciding to quit now.</p>
<p>If you’re a smoker, you might get annoyed if people keep telling you that you should stop smoking and give you a long why stop smoking list. But maybe they are just concerned since most nicotine addicts die young and they don’t want you to have the same fate.</p>
<p>So why stop smoking? If you smoke, you’ll end up having different kinds of health problems. You’ll even be a risk to the health of those around you since you expose them to secondhand smoke. This then could result to lung cancer even if the person is a non-smoker. Pregnant women who smoke will also endanger the life of their unborn child. The baby could be born with an abnormally low birth weight and could cause other birth defects. Smoking could also affect the fertility of a person.</p>
<p>You will live healthier, longer as well as experience lifestyle and attitude changes. Quitting smoking will also let you save money instead of using it to buy cigarettes. A person’s overall appearance will also change since you will give out a more positive and fresh vibe. You don’t anymore have to worry about the smell and about frequent coughing or wheezing. You’ll have less health worries and fewer medications. This further results to paying less premiums when it comes to your health insurance, letting you save even more. And when there’s no smoke, there’s no fire which means you’ll be able to lessen the chances of your home being caught on fire.</p>
<p>We can give you a list of reasons and keep adding to this why stop smoking list. But all these will serve no purpose if you will not make the right decision today and that is to stop smoking for your sake and for others as well. It isn’t easy but come to think of it, it is your life, why let nicotine addiction take a hold of it? </p>
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		<title>Stop Smoking Books: Read and Quit</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:05:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first thing that comes to mind when one decides to quit smoking is to follow a certain smoking cessation method or join a stop smoking program. But one can also find step by step guides through reading stop smoking books. Books are invaluable to man since they provide information, entertainment, motivation, even realizations. Books [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The first thing that comes to mind when one decides to quit smoking is to follow a certain smoking cessation method or join a stop smoking program. But one can also find step by step guides through reading stop smoking books.</p>
<p>Books are invaluable to man since they provide information, entertainment, motivation, even realizations. Books have also been used to serve as quit smoking guides and have inspired smokers to quit smoking for good. Stop smoking books are widely available in most bookstores, even online. They are affordable and you can also find a cheaper one by buying from a reseller. When searching for books, look for one which has received good reviews from notable critics as well as from those who bought the book. Some stop smoking books are written by doctors, psychologists, others by an ex-smoker. And since people nowadays have access to the Internet and mobile devices, you can check if there are available ebooks that you can buy or download for free or for a fee. Through this, you can bring it with you wherever you go and read anywhere, anytime.</p>
<p>Books that discuss stop smoking are informative. Some debunk the myths and beliefs about smoking and its causes and effects. Some authors break it down into parts, each discussing a different topic about smoking. Discussions may include the phases of quitting, smoking cessation methods, treatments, medications, products, quit smoking programs, counseling, nicotine addiction, reasons for failing to quit, and other related topics. There are also topics which help you determine your triggers, deal with the symptoms, and maintain a healthy and smoke-free life.</p>
<p>Stop smoking books of course, do not guarantee 100% success. But these resources can lead to lifestyle and attitude changes on your end. You can use it as a guide, a motivator, a reference or a tool that can help you kick the habit. It can serve as your everyday reminder that you want to quit, to change your life for the better, to live healthier, and to live longer. This can also work well as a supplement and support together with your chosen quit smoking method. They are simple, stated in plain English, straight to the point, but can make a significant change in your life. However, if the book suggests performing a certain procedure or taking a particular medication, you might want to consult first with your doctor.</p>
<p>So if you have the opportunity of reading a stop smoking book, get into that habit. Start reading and stop smoking.  </p>
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		<title>Stop Smoking Shots as a Smoking Cessation Method</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 10:04:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A smoking cessation method basically has for its purpose, the goal of helping smokers quit smoking and learn how to deal with the symptoms and side effects of nicotine withdrawal. Different methods are introduced and advised to different people since some methods may not be effective or are unsuitable for them. But a smoking cessation [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A smoking cessation method basically has for its purpose, the goal of helping smokers quit smoking and learn how to deal with the symptoms and side effects of nicotine withdrawal. Different methods are introduced and advised to different people since some methods may not be effective or are unsuitable for them. But a smoking cessation program that is creating all this buzz is being considered by many after they have failed to quit for several attempts. This method is a stop smoking shot.</p>
<p>The stop smoking shot, also called as stop smoking injection, vaccinates or immunizes the smoker so that he or she can completely forget about smoking. It is being offered in clinics around the world as an alternative method or program for quitting smoking after you have tried several other methods and ended up failing. Since being a habitual smoker leads to nicotine addiction, the smoker then develops both a physical and mental or psychological addiction to the drug. And because quitting results to experiencing unpleasant effects, smokers who want to quit sometimes end up failing to do so because they can’t deal with the symptoms of withdrawal.</p>
<p>To help ease the unpleasant effects of nicotine withdrawal, the stop smoking shot was designed. Depending on what clinic you will get your shot and the dosage that you receive, you can get the shot at an affordable price. If it’s a bit costly, you might want to check with your insurance agent to see if your health insurance policy covers this procedure. The procedure is administered by a doctor and usually takes only one session. However, there might be instances where a follow up or behavior therapy will be required by your doctor.</p>
<p>The stop smoking shot contains atropine and scopolamine. These are anticholinergics, a type of drug which works by blocking certain chemicals that cause particular activities in the nervous system, in this case, the nicotine receptors in your brain which cause you to crave nicotine. Once these are blocked, you will no longer crave for nicotine. The patient wishing to get the shot will first go through a medical exam to find out if he or she is qualified for the procedure. If all goes well, the patient is given the shot which is usually injected behind the ears.</p>
<p>With a success rate of 70-80%, it is better to combine the shot with behavior therapy and support, together with doctor consultations. Check with your doctor especially if you have other medical conditions. And before you sign up for one, check the clinic where you intend to get it, do your research, ask.</p>
<p>The stop smoking shot is not an overnight remedy or a quick fix. But if you have tried all other methods and still failed, the stop smoking shot is worth a try.  </p>
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		<title>How Stop Smoking Programs Help You Quit</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[People who smoke cigarettes have an addiction to nicotine. The problem is, the moment that nicotine gets into your bloodstream, it is difficult to take it out. This is why smokers who want to quit smoking for good need all the help and support that they can get. One way of getting their lives back [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People who smoke cigarettes have an addiction to nicotine. The problem is, the moment that nicotine gets into your bloodstream, it is difficult to take it out. This is why smokers who want to quit smoking for good need all the help and support that they can get. One way of getting their lives back on track is through stop smoking programs.</p>
<p>Just as people smoke for different reasons, there are also different programs or smoking cessation methods that a person who wishes to stop smoking can try. Different programs exist since they have different results for different people. Some try one method and find out that it doesn’t work. Others stick to one program while there are also those who try a combination of programs. Before you can actually find which stop smoking program works for you, you usually have to try several methods until you find one which you are comfortable with.</p>
<p>But how do these programs work? Stop smoking programs help smokers deal with what they will be experiencing once they quit smoking. Of course there are the withdrawals and the cravings, the triggers, and other smoking-related issues. Quitting all by yourself is possible but it cannot guarantee success. Quitting with support and guidance has greater chances of achieving your end goal which is to stop smoking.</p>
<p>These programs are available either as telephone support with a trained counselor, support groups, online resources, books, pamphlets, and nicotine anonymous where you have face to face discussions with other smokers in the program. Since people have found more means of accessing information through the Internet and mobile devices, there has also been a growth in the support that one can find online. This can be in the form of a live chat, a forum, a blog, even social networking sites, all with the intention of helping smokers quit. These are offered for free and even provide support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.</p>
<p>In helping you deal with your smoking issues, stop smoking programs teach problem-solving skills, coping skills, handling stress, withdrawal, and cravings, and other related aspects. But again, they are not going to work all by themselves. You, as the smoker, also have to exert effort, show commitment and dedication, strong will, and be positive.</p>
<p>Stop smoking programs are intended to help. So whenever you feel like lighting a cigarette, talk to someone, call your support group, go to your sessions, be busy with something that will take your mind off smoking. For it is through this that you can make a difference in your life. </p>
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		<title>Stop Smoking Aids: Your Options for Quitting</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a variety of smoking cessation methods. While there are some who can quit cold turkey, there are also other smokers who need a little bit of help. These methods and medications are basically developed to help ease the quitting process. Although most of these stop smoking aids provide favorable results when subjected to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a variety of smoking cessation methods. While there are some who can quit cold turkey, there are also other smokers who need a little bit of help. These methods and medications are basically developed to help ease the quitting process. Although most of these stop smoking aids provide favorable results when subjected to research and clinical trials, they do not guarantee a 100% success rate. Listed below are some smoking cessation methods you can explore.</p>
<p>Nicotine replacement therapy also called as NRT is a stop smoking aid which replaces the nicotine you inhale from your cigarette with nicotine from some other source. These help ease the physical symptoms of nicotine withdrawal by giving you a measured dose of nicotine. It can be in the form of a nicotine gum, lozenges, nicotine patch, and nicotine nasal spray. The gum is popular among smokers since if you feel like smoking, instead of lighting a cigarette, you need only chew it and nicotine is released in body. Before taking the nicotine gum, you first have to consult your doctor especially if you have other medical conditions to worry about. The lozenges are small pieces of candy which contain nicotine. The patch, like the gum, is also popular and typically placed somewhere on your upper torso, from the neck to the waist and discharges small amounts of nicotine to your body. You don’t have to worry about them being exposed since they can be transparent or the color of your skin. But most users place it underneath their clothes. The spray is a prescription medicine which contains a nicotine solution that you spray in your nose to help reduce your cravings to smoke. Although NRTs are quite popular, there is a possibility that you will be addicted again since the products still have nicotine as its main ingredient.</p>
<p>There are also stop smoking pills, injections, and laser therapy. The pills are prescription medication which are taken orally to help you quit smoking. Injections vaccinate you from being addicted to nicotine by blocking the nicotine receptors in your brain letting you absolutely forget about cigarettes. Laser therapy targets certain points in your body, similar to acupuncture, and stimulates them with lasers. They help reduce your cravings to smoke as well as the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.</p>
<p>If you prefer a more natural way, you can choose from herbal products, acupuncture, and hypnotherapy. Herbal products are available either as pills, drops, tea, even cigarettes. Acupuncture has also grown popularity as a natural stop smoking aid since it doesn’t need any form of medication. And hypnotherapy lets you have concentrated relaxation, letting you focus on the positive side of quitting. It helps you relax and reduces stress which is among the reasons why people smoke.</p>
<p>Quitting is not easy which is why stop smoking aids are here to help. Before you decide on which smoking cessation method you will use, consult your doctor. And as always, relying on these methods alone will not guarantee that you will succeed. Instead, you have to be committed and dedicated and make the right decision everyday. </p>
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		<title>How you can quit smoking today</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many reasons why people smoke. There are also many more good reasons why people should not. But once you get into the habit of smoking, quitting can be challenging. True enough, it is difficult and entails a long process. But if you are able to quit smoking today, you’ll get to enjoy life [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many reasons why people smoke. There are also many more good reasons why people should not. But once you get into the habit of smoking, quitting can be challenging. True enough, it is difficult and entails a long process. But if you are able to quit smoking today, you’ll get to enjoy life more and live healthier, live longer.</p>
<p>What can be done for you to quit smoking today? At present there are several smoking cessation methods that you can choose from. Before engaging on one, however, it would be best to go talk to your doctor about your plan to quit. As a health care professional, he or she can give you sound advice as to which method would be the most applicable for you.</p>
<p>Aside from consulting with your doctor, you can also do research yourself and find out why you need to quit smoking today. You can find a lot of resources online which contain helpful information as well as guides on how to quit smoking. Look up articles and information on the benefits of not smoking, of living healthier and cleaner, of making a change for the better. On the financial aspect, take note of how much you spend buying cigarettes and make a computation to see how much you can actually save by not smoking.</p>
<p>Think about the reasons why you smoke, about the kind of smoker that you are. Identify what situations cause you to light a cigarette. List these down together with your reason for why you want to quit smoking. Let this serve as your pocket reminder and bring it with you wherever you go. It would also help if you look up what symptoms and side effects you will be experiencing because of quitting smoking. After learning about the symptoms, learn also about how you are going to deal with them when they appear. List these down as well and keep this list together with your pocket reminder. More importantly, discuss this with your loved ones. They are the people who care about you the most and will serve as your support group. They need to be informed about your decision, what you will be going through, and how they can be of help.</p>
<p>Now more than ever is when you need all the support and help that you can get. Talk to your doctor and seek medical advice. Talk to your family, friends, and co-workers and ask for their support and understanding. And then think of the many wonderful opportunities in the future that you can enjoy by deciding to quit smoking today. </p>
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		<title>Quit Smoking Tips: How to Live Healthier, Longer</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[People who habitually smoke are most likely addicted to nicotine. And once nicotine gets into your system, wanting to get it out will cause you to experience nicotine withdrawal symptoms and side effects. But quitting is not an impossible task. It is a decision that you have to make and stick to. Deciding to quit [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People who habitually smoke are most likely addicted to nicotine. And once nicotine gets into your system, wanting to get it out will cause you to experience nicotine withdrawal symptoms and side effects. But quitting is not an impossible task. It is a decision that you have to make and stick to. Deciding to quit smoking is deciding everyday that you want to change for the better, to live healthier and live longer. Here are some quit smoking tips to help you kick the habit for good.  </p>
<p>You start by setting what we call a quit date. While waiting for this day, you have to do a little bit of homework and know who you are as a smoker, why do you smoke, what things, events, situations, scents, feelings, people, and the like cause you to smoke, why quit smoking. Write down your answers to a piece of paper which you can carry with you everyday, no matter where you are going.</p>
<p>You will need all the support that you can get so it would be best to tell your family, friends, and people at work, about your decision. Explain to them and let them understand why you want to quit, what you will be experiencing, and how they can help you do this successfully. If they have quit smoking tips to share with you, be grateful. It means they care enough to research it or ask about it for you.</p>
<p>Knowing the symptoms and learning how to handle them is also important. This can be your guide as to how you will deal with the symptoms if they appear. Different people may have different triggers. In your case, it would be better to identify your personal triggers and what you can do about them. You also have to keep in mind that withdrawal symptoms are just temporary. These are simply part of the process and will go away as soon as they came.</p>
<p>Do away with things that remind you of smoking or that are related to smoking. Make sure that they don’t leave a trace in your home, in your car or in your desk at work. This way you won’t be tempted to light a cigarette.</p>
<p>It is also important that you talk to someone. Aside from your family and friends, consult your doctor as well. Consult him or her about the side effects you are getting especially if you observe that the effects you are experiencing are intense. Ask also about other smoking cessation methods that you can take advantage of.</p>
<p>These quit smoking tips are just a few of the many that you can find online. What you have to do now is come up with what smoking cessation method or quit smoking plan works for you, stick to it, and choose to live healthier, longer. </p>
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		<title>It’s Time to Quit Smoking Weed</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:58:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marijuana (Cannabis Sativa) is called by many different names such as maryjane, weed, pot, and grass, to name a few. Many people, even teens, use this drug, get hooked on it, and then ruin the rest of their lives. But what benefit can you get from it? Why take something which will only betray you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Marijuana (Cannabis Sativa) is called by many different names such as maryjane, weed, pot, and grass, to name a few. Many people, even teens, use this drug, get hooked on it, and then ruin the rest of their lives. But what benefit can you get from it? Why take something which will only betray you in the end? If you’re one of these people, it’s time to quit smoking weed.</p>
<p>First and foremost, Marijuana is a drug which can either be inhaled or mixed with food and drinks. These usually come in the form of hand-rolled cigarettes, referred to as joints, which contain a dried mixture of shredded leaves, stems, and flowers of the Marijuana plant. Pipes or water pipes called bongs are also frequently used by smokers to inhale the drug. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the active chemical that can be found in Marijuana. Once it enters the brain, it arouses the reward system of the brain thereby causing the brain cells to release the feel good chemical called dopamine. This chemical is then responsible for the feeling of being “high.”</p>
<p>However, it is not chemically addictive. Instead, it is psychologically addictive. Unlike other drugs, you do not get that physical craving when you are not able to take the drug. The addiction is more on a want rather than a need for the drug. The active chemical in the drug which is THC, directs its effects to the part of our brain where memories are created. Because of this, you want to go back to that memory, to that feeling of being “high” and not really because you need to take the drug.  </p>
<p>But now, more than ever, is the time to quit smoking weed because if you continue to do so, it will lead to further downgrading your health and your chances for living a better life. It is bad for your health, period. The smoke that you get from Marijuana is unfiltered which means you have higher chances of getting lung, mouth, and throat cancer. And just like smoking a cigarette, with weed you will be experiencing the same respiratory problems and diseases. The drug further causes short term memory loss as well as can affect both the male and the female reproductive organs. For pregnant women who smoke weed, it would be best to quit smoking weed since this can harm the child you are carrying in your womb. The child has a risk of having birth defects and other diseases and difficulty in learning, to name a few.</p>
<p>Decide to quit smoking weed now and get as much help and support as you can. You need to be dedicated and maintain a positive attitude, stay motivated, and be firm in your decision to quit. Tell your family and friends and ask for their support. Make sure that you eat right, sleep right, exercise, and look for a new hobby.</p>
<p>Make the right decision now and live a better life. Quit smoking weed and start living anew. </p>
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