Category: Quit Smoking Resources

Cigarettes are one of the main causes of preventable deaths world over. Use of tobacco in the form of cigarettes has many adverse health effects. Though cigarettes make you feel relaxed for a short period, they are doing more harm to your body in the long run. After using cigarettes for a long period of time the smoker will feel that they are more tired and by that time most the damages might have occurred in the body. Reduces the Efficiency of Lungs One of the main reasons for the smokers to feel tired is that their body may not be receiving enough oxygen due to the damages caused by the cigarette smoke. Cigarette smoke contains various toxins, including tar which affect the cleaning process of the lungs by sticking…

Convection and conduction are two different ways of heating things. In general terms, conduction involves passing heat around an item to heat it up. Convection requires that a heating element or heat source touch the item to be heated. So what does this mean for vaporizers? How Conduction Works in Vaporizers Most modern vaporizers use conduction to heat whatever is put inside them. This is because it generally allows for more precise temperature control. The intensity of the heat waves can be increased or decreased with a touch of a button, and the resulting change is nearly instantaneous. Popular vaporizers like the Volcano use the conduction method. The other advantage of using conduction is that it helps to avoid combustion. The point of using a vaporizer rather than a cigarette, joint…

Before we talk about the side effects of marijuana, let’s get to know what this most commonly used illicit drug in America actually is and how it works. Marijuana, weed, cannabis, hashish, bud, skunk, ganja, ‘erb and so many other names are used for the naturally occurring substance that has been used for hundreds of years as a relaxant or a mild hallucinogenic. Marijuana is actually a Spanish word and refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems or seeds of a hemp plant known as Cannabis Sativa. Marijuana users age distribution One of most active ingredients of marijuana is Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, commonly referred to as THC, which has the potential for making humans high. When THC enters the blood, its mind-altering capabilities come into action pretty quickly. THC and some other…

Electronic cigarettes can be confusing to many people, especially because the information about them is a little hard to come by. We have all heard about the health benefits and the varieties of flavors available, but some people might be thrown off by terms like propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin. But these are actually the components that make up the e-liquid used in electronic cigarettes. Read on to find out more about what differentiates these two compounds and why some people choose one over the other. About Electronic Cigarettes Before we can differentiate between some of the ingredients in an electronic cigarette, it can help to have a better understanding of how an e-cig works.  With most e-cigs, you have a few internal components- a battery, an atomizer and a tank.…

Of all the possible long term risks associated with smoking, lung cancer is one of the best known. And lung cancer is such a talked-about risk of smoking for a reason: not only is it a very common link, it’s also one of the most serious. Risk Factors Smoking is one of the biggest risk factors for lung cancer. About 174,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer every year, about 85 to 90 percent of which happen to people who had long term exposure to tobacco smoke. Although most of these people are active smokers at the time they’re diagnosed, some are also former smokers. Cigarette smoke contains more than 60 chemicals that are known to cause cancer. People may think that only smokers get lung cancer, but it’s not…

Slogans that Encourage You to Quit Smoking For those looking to quit smoking and find some support and encouragement, the catchy phrases of anti-smoking slogans can help. These short and often witty sayings can give people the boost they need to realize the dangers of smoking and start on the path to giving up their addiction. We’ll break down some of the most common or most popular phrases and slogans and look at how they can help people to quit smoking. Be smart, don’t start- This is one of the most common slogans, and it is mostly aimed at kids and teenagers, those most likely to encounter peer pressure. The slogan plays on the notion that intelligent people wouldn’t get sucked into the smoking trap. You’re a fool if you think smoking…

Allen Carr's book "The Easy Way to Stop Smoking" has sold millions of copies and is considered a real tool to help folks quit smoking. Here is Quit Smoking Community's review of Mr. Carr's book. IS There An ‘Easy Way’ To Quit Smoking? According to one author, yes. Allen Carr rocketed into the self-help book market in 1985 with Allen Carr’s Easy Way To Stop Smoking. To date, over 13 million copies of the book have been sold, making it one of the best-selling books of all time. Mr. Carr was a heavy chain smoker - claiming to smoke upwards of 100 cigarettes (5 packs) daily. When he was 48 years old, a series of events including a trip to a hypnotherapist and the true realization that he was a nicotine…

There have been reports that cannabis can actually cure cancer. These are largely unsubstantiated, and they are mostly promoted by flimsy research and results that cannot be replicated. While a cure for any kind of cancer would be astounding, there is no proof that weed is that cure. What should be asked about marijuana is whether it causes cancer in the first place. We already know that cigarettes cause cancer, and marijuana is consumed in a similar way. It may be safe to assume many of the same effects would be taking place. But there are different ingredients in marijuana than in tobacco. That makes the negative outcomes different as well. They do share some common cancer-causing agents, however. The most notable one of these is benzpyrene. This is a…

It seems like there are a million ways to quit smoking, with some of them working better than others for some people. From patches to pills to counseling programs, there is no limit to the methods you could try to stop smoking. But even if it worked for someone else, you may not have the same success. You might have to try something more radical. Perhaps you have heard of hypnotherapy being used to help people stop smoking. Maybe you put no stock in such a method or you just aren’t; sure what it involves or if it will work. Read on to find out more about this smoking cessation method and if it is right for you. What Is Hypnosis Therapy Hypnosis therapy is a method of treatment where…

It is hard to believe that electronic cigarettes have been around since 2003! Ok, well.. they were in China in 2003 but still, I think most people would be surprised to learn how long they have been around. Today there are so many varieties and models available that it makes your head spin thinking of what you might want or need if you are shopping. One of the popular variants is the three-piece electronic cigarette. These models consist of a battery, an atomizer, and the cartridge or tank. The three-piece e-cig was for a long time the typical method of vaping. This was due in large part to the style of the construction at that time. Manufacturers assumed that in order for the consumer to want to use them that…

In the past seven or eight decades, numerous laws have been passed banning smoking in certain parts of the country. Each state has their own set of laws regarding smoking allowances. Some outlaw cigarette use completely in public spaces, whereas other allow for limited use in certain areas, such as bars or clubs. The federal government has almost completely banned cigarettes from flights and television ads. There are getting to be fewer and fewer outlets left for smokers to feel included and to enjoy their habit. But is there still room for smokers in the public or anywhere for that matter? Let’s look at both sides of the debate. The Case for Smoking The main argument against a ban on smoking is that people should be allowed to do what…

Quitting smoking isn’t easy. You know that, I know that, everybody knows that. But it’s not impossible! Here at Quit Smoking Community, our entire purpose is to help people learn how to quit smoking once and for all. We have a few different sections on our website, but the one that we spent the most time on was the “How to Quit Smoking” section. We have over 20 articles all aimed to help you put down the pack forever. Whether you want to learn how to handle the intense nicotine cravings or about various tools you can use to help you remain smoke-free, this section is for you. Quitting Cold Turkey Quitting smoking cold turkey is one of the best ways to do it. When you simply stop smoking, you avoid all…