1 Smoking can kill you
Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths worldwide, contributing to a multitude of diseases such as lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke, ultimately posing a significant threat to life. Smoking is injurious, I watched a video about Leland Powell smoking in School, funny thing he got caught, also my mom smokes everyday.
Guess what I never met my granddad, he died of cancer in the early 70s.
He smoked, and even used to get these special stamps that you could get gifts with.
One of my worst nightmares is that one day, I will start smoking. What am awful habit!
2 Smoking is a waste of money
With the ever-increasing cost of cigarettes and tobacco products, smoking puts a substantial financial burden on individuals. This continuous expense can add up over time, leading to significant monetary loss that could be otherwise used for more beneficial purposes. I agree that it cost money but that's not the smokers fault! It's the government who has almost all of the money in their pockets just because they know that stopping with smoking is not easy and so they're taking advantage of that.
Cigarettes are more expensive nowadays to the 20th century because people are more aware of how dangerous smoking is. In the 00s they made it illegal to smoke inside buildings except for your home.
Cigarettes are a waste of money because you have to buy a pack, weed isn't a waste of money because you can just roll up a leaf and put some dope in it then you smoke.
3 Smoking can cause you lose body parts
The habit of smoking can lead to severe health complications that might result in amputation or loss of certain body parts. This includes conditions like peripheral arterial disease (PAD), which can restrict blood flow to the limbs.
4 There's no good reason to smoke
While some might argue personal choice or social aspects, the overwhelming evidence against smoking indicates that there is no justifiable or rational reason to engage in this habit. The health risks, financial costs, and social inconveniences far outweigh any perceived benefits. There's literally no good thing about smoking.
5 Smoking harms your kids
Secondhand smoke can seriously affect those around you, especially children. Exposure to the toxins in cigarettes can lead to respiratory infections, asthma, and other health problems in kids, even if they are not the ones smoking. And if they see someone/their parents smoking, they could end up doing it themselves when they get older! Such a bad influence. It's worse if the child has asthma or other respiratory and breathing problems.
6 There's better things to do in life instead of smoking
Life offers countless enriching activities and opportunities that can be explored instead of engaging in smoking. From hobbies to personal development, there's a wide range of alternatives that are more fulfilling and beneficial for overall well-being.
7 Smoking smells bad
One of the immediate and noticeable effects of smoking is the unpleasant odor it produces. The smell clings to clothing, hair, and surroundings, often becoming offensive to both the smoker and those around them.
8 Burning cigarettes creates over 5 dozen cancer causing chemicals
When a cigarette burns, it releases over 60 known carcinogens. These cancer-causing chemicals not only affect the smoker but also those around them, significantly increasing the risk of various types of cancer for everyone exposed.
9 Smoking gives you bad breath
The chemicals present in tobacco often result in bad breath or halitosis. This can become a constant problem for smokers, impacting personal relationships and social interactions due to the lingering foul smell.
10 Cigarette smoking is the number one risk factor for lung cancer
The strong correlation between cigarette smoking and lung cancer is well-established. It remains the foremost risk factor for this devastating disease, with the majority of lung cancer deaths attributable to smoking.
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11 Smoking turns your teeth yellow
A common and visible effect of smoking is the staining of teeth. The nicotine and tar in tobacco can turn teeth yellow or even brown over time, leading to an unsightly appearance and often expensive dental treatments to correct.
12 Smoking doesn’t make you high
Unlike some substances that might produce a high or altered state, smoking traditional cigarettes provides no such effect. This underscores the point that the severe health risks associated with smoking are taken on without this particular benefit or attraction.
13 Tobacco tastes terrible
The flavor of tobacco is often described as acrid or unpleasant by many people. This taste can linger in the mouth and become a deterrent for some, adding to the list of reasons why smoking is unappealing. Nobody likes the taste of tobacco. Why? The tars and other stupid chemicals ruin the taste. If you're going to be addicted because of taste, be addicted to Mountain Dew or Something.
14 Smoking damages your lungs
The inhalation of tobacco smoke causes significant damage to the lungs, impairing their function and contributing to chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other respiratory disorders. This damage can severely limit a person's quality of life and may be irreversible.