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2. Smoking cessation - Wikipedia

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   Smoking cessation, usually called quitting smoking or stopping smoking, is the process of discontinuing tobacco smoking. [1] Tobacco smoke contains nicotine , which is addictive and can cause dependence .

3. Nicotine withdrawal - Wikipedia

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   Nicotine withdrawal is a group of symptoms that occur in the first few weeks after stopping or decreasing use of nicotine.Symptoms include intense cravings for nicotine, anger or irritability, anxiety, depression, impatience, trouble sleeping, restlessness, hunger, weight gain, and difficulty concentrating.

4. A single cigarette slashes 20 minutes off your life ... - AOL

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   For people whose new year resolution is to quit smoking, ... per cigarette at about 17 minutes for men and 22 for women, ... both short-term and long-term effects on a person’s immune system ...

5. Nicotine dependence - Wikipedia

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   A National Institute on Drug Abuse video entitled Anyone Can Become Addicted to Drugs. [21]Nicotine dependence is defined as a neurobiological adaptation to repeated drug exposure that is manifested by highly controlled or compulsive use, the development of tolerance, experiencing withdrawal symptoms upon cessation including cravings, and an inability to quit despite harmful effects. [9]

6. Quitting Smoking Cuts Heart Attack Risk by Nearly 50% ... - AOL

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   Researchers reported that people who quit smoking after their diagnosis saw an overall reduction of 44% in the risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event, regardless of when they stopped tobacco ...

7. Most Americans Are Quitting Smoking—Except For Those Over 65

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   A n endless supply of trendy takes in recent years claim that among young adults, smoking is cool again. But though they may be hanging from the lips of major influencers and starlets, cigarettes ...

8. Tobacco harm reduction - Wikipedia

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   The consumption of tobacco products and its harmful effects affect both smokers and non-smokers, [9] and is a major risk factor for six of the eight leading causes of deaths in the world, including respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, periodontal diseases, teeth decay and loss, over 20 different types or subtypes of cancers, strokes, several debilitating ...

9. Effects of nicotine on human brain development - Wikipedia

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   A 2015 review concluded that "Nicotine acts as a gateway drug on the brain, and this effect is likely to occur whether the exposure is from smoking tobacco, passive tobacco smoke or e-cigarettes." [25] Nicotine may have a profound impact on sleep. [26] The effects on sleep vary after being intoxicated, during withdrawal, and from long-term use ...