When you're out, try putting your drink in the hand that usually holds a cigarette, or drink from a straw to keep your mouth busy. If youre looking to get some stop smoking support you can contact your local stop smoking service, often available at your GP surgery
Are there any other agencies/regs that protect the nonsmoker passerby
In the short term: Nicotine will effect your sleep quality, mood and appetite Your mental health suffers and you can experience increased levels of irritability and anxiety brought on by constant nicotine withdrawal Smoking effects the quality of your skin, hair and teeth Smoking effects your sports performance you wont be able to exercise as well or for as long Smoking can have negative health effects for people who are on the contraceptive pill (birth control pill) In the long term: Can cause a brain stroke Mouth cancer Throat cancer Lung cancer Short wind sickness Asthma Stomach cancer and stomach ulcer Kidney and bladder cander Cervix, ovary and uterus cancers Blocked arteries Weak bones Diabetes complications Remember, social smokers (people who only smoke in social situations) and passive smokers (people who dont smoke but end up inhaling someone elses second-hand smoke) are also at risk
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This happens because the chemicals found in cigarettes irritate your blood vessels and cause inflammation and swelling
As a result, our teeth will appear yellowish than others, and the enamel will erode more quickly
