Why I Smoke

Have you smoked for years? Tried to quit once, twice, more times than you can remember? You're not alone. Quitting smoking is hard to do and here's why –

Each puff...

Delivers nicotine to your lungs where it’s quickly absorbed.

False feelings

Within seconds nicotine travels to the brain, where it triggers a temporary improvement mood.

Temporary relief

This feeling doesn’t last long; you’ll want more nicotine in just 20 minutes!

Stress

The longer you go without, the stronger the urge and the more stressful it seems.
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Addiction

A puff on a cigarette delivers nicotine to your brain, and you feel better again.




That relaxing feeling you get from smoking is really just relief of withdrawal from nicotine.

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Weight Gain

Worried about weight gain?
Quitting smoking means a healthier you. Maintain your weight while quitting.

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Slip ups

Slip-ups are normal
The most important thing to do? Learn from them and keep trying.


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Chronic conditions

Chronic conditions, quitting helps
If you have heart disease, high blood pressure, emphysema, or other ailments, learn more about how quitting smoking can make a difference.

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Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services (RPCS) for the CDPHP® Smoke–Free program. RPCS is headquartered in Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY.

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