Descriptive Essay On Smoking

You will listen to my voice taking you through the changes you want to make… As you are completely relaxed… you will respond to my suggestion… From now, you will stop smoking… This is your wish and desire on which you will act on from now… No one is able to make the change except yourself… Think of the positives gained by yourself in total command… your response is yours only… You are the only benefactor… Think of the harm cigarettes cause...think of lungs being completely black… foul smell from your mouth…your clothes smelling … continue with your breathing in and out...think of your family… Think of spending money on buying cigarettes as money going down the drain…Don’t turn them into passive smokers… your health and that of your family matters…You will continue with further sessions which will help you achieve the change…

Nicotine, which is found in Tobacco can cause addiction, which is why so many people who smoke find it extremely hard to quit. When a person inhales the tobacco, nicotine stimulates the brain bringing pleasure and a sense of calm to the addict. When the nicotine in a person’s blood is low the smoker will begin to crave more nicotine and experience anxiety which then brings on the symptoms of restlessness, headaches, hunger, irritability, and difficulty concentrating, until they’re able to have their next cigarette. The nicotine will then counter that anxiety allowing the person to feel calm and relaxed until their nicotine levels are low once again. Knowing that smoking is just as addictive as other drugs, it is obvious that a person who wants to quit smoking might need some professional help in order to do so and be successful. Because nicotine affects the brain, Neurofeedback therapy would be a highly effective treatment for those addicted to smoking. Studies over the years have proven that smokers have more anxiety than non- smokers, and that smoking is related to anxiety. So the key is treating the part of the brain that causes the anxiety. By teaching a person how to train their brain, through various techniques and exercises, they will learn how to control the negative effects of their anxiety and stress without the use of nicotine and finally be free of their nicotine addiction.

My mom started smoking cigarettes back when she was “a sophomore in high school,” stating that the start of her habit was due to “peer pressure,” and the fact that “it was the cool thing to do” since “all of (her) friends were doing it” (Menard 1). Every day after school, she and her friends used to ride around in their cars and smoke, and it even became a type of release for her from everyday life. What first began as something to do with her friends slowly turned into an addiction, an idea she never thought possible in the first place. Soon after her start with the usage of cigarettes, she was hooked.

You may be asking yourself “How am I supposed to help if I don’t use tobacco products?”. You inform other people. Tell any young people around you that it can and will kill. Telling young people rather than adults have a greater impact. Over 90% of all adult smokers start smoking around the ages 14-18. This is because they feel pressure to do it or that they will feel better by putting this addictive drug into their systems. If you want to help but don’t know where to start, you could organize a rally in your school, job or community discussing the risks of using a tobacco product. If you know someone who is addicted to tobacco you should discuss with them the serious effects and if they want to stop. If they can’t stop on their own you could give them contact information from a local drug abuse clinic. Care about the people around you and get them help. Prevent loved ones from getting started on this path. Take care of your body and get America out of this seemingly never ending cycle of addiction. We can stop this trend, we just need to work

This essay will consider how each of the 5 psychological perspectives explain smoking. I will cover the psychodynamic, the behaviouristic, the biological, the cognitive and the humanistic approach.

This is a paper to assist a fifty-two year old, widowed white woman, with two young children to assist her on her cessation to smoking. She states that she has been smoking since was seventeen years old and smokes a pack a day. She states that she would like to stop smoking because she would like to have a ‘healthier lifestyle’. She works full-time in an administrative position in a nursing facility. She does not have a support system in the home but does have support from friends in community and fellow workers at her place of employment.

Of the roughly 42 million adults in the US that use tobacco, nearly 69% of smokers want to quit and more than 42% of those wishing to quit will make the attempt through various methods(1). These methods range from the "cold turkey" method, nicotine replacement therapy, behavioural therapy and even medicine. Each method has it's unique strengths and weaknesses as well as varying success rates. There are many reasons to quit and many ways in which to do so, either with methods that involve slowly weaning off of nicotine, like gums and patches from replacement therapy, to nicotine-free methods which require support from various sources.

Growing up, I can remember my mother’s ongoing disappointment and frustration with my grandmother’s smoking addiction. She continuously begged her mother to quit smoking, but unfortunately, her words never had much of an impact other than my grandmother trying not to smoke around her or moving outside the house to smoke. With my grandmother aging, her smoking has not decreased and with other compounding health issues, my mom is not just frustrated but also extremely saddened by the state of my

Researchers and doctors all over the world constantly discuss smoking problems. There is an incredible amount of information offered to people who fight the desire to light a cigarette, on a daily basis. But, as any drug, smoking is difficult to be forgotten, even with all the issues it brings.

Most often seniors in high schools can purchase cigarettes because they are 18, so they distribute them to underclassmen or friends. Nearly 21 percent of high schoolers in public schools smoke cigarettes, which would be about 3.13 million students (Preidt). My survey shows that only four percent, or two out of 49 people admit their addiction to cigarettes. The two students admitted that stress is their reasoning for why they began smoking and continue, but only one has support to end their need to smoke. While the student with assistance is continuing to smoke, they are attempting to stop; however, the effects of smoking are obviously severe (lung disease, cancer, bronchitis, etc.) and cannot continue. Cigarettes may be a partial stress reliever although the permanent and long-term effects should be proof enough that this addiction is a necessity to prevent in our high schoolers even if it is four

Jane’s was diagnosed with COPD in her 30’s; she has been living with this disease for a long time. Jane started smoking cigarettes in her 20’s; she smoked for a little over 30 years. Recently Jane has made the decision to stop smoking, cold turkey. She does not want any nicotine patches or any help to stop smoking. She is an extremely determined person and likes to do things on her own. Her Daughter Nichole smokes cigarettes, she tries to only smoke outside, but during several visit the apartment smelled like someone was smoking inside. The fact that Jane is trying to quite, while her daughter continues to smoke in front of her makes it challenging for Jane.

Significant number of people has been addicted to the habit of smoking despite of knowing the fact that it is injurious to health. In the past, it was considered as the taboos and only adult group was habituated but currently, it is common among both adolescent and adult population. Cigarette smoking is habit of inhaling smoke of cigarette and releasing it. A study by Gong (2011, pp.48) reveals that the prevalence of cigarette smoking among adult of age group 45-65years is higher than adolescent age group 15-24 years with 63% and 33.6% respectively.

Smoking adversely affects almost every organ in the smoker’s body (CDC, 2014). The harm does not stop there: The damaging effects of smoking go beyond the smoker. Being exposed to secondhand smoke can cause severe health problems and even death. (NIDA, 2015). It can be difficult for a smoker to quit smoking because of the addictive properties contained in Nicotine. Just like with many other addictive drugs, when a smoker tries to quit, there is a period of withdrawal causing symptoms such as irritability, nervousness, sadness, insomnia and a greater appetite. There are many forms of assistance available to smokers in order to help modify their harmful behavior. With the assistance of a counselor, medications, or other available self-help tools, smokers can learn how to develop coping strategies when faced with a nicotine

In today’s session, group members were to learn the physiological and neurological effects of using nicotine and tobacco. The importance of quitting smoking and the methods of cessation were discussed. PO was on time and moderately engaged in the discussion. PO openly shared personal experiences and thoughts related to tobacco use with peers, stated “I started smoking cigarette when I was 10 year old because everyone was doing it”. PO stated no desire for quitting smoking cigarette at this point. PO completed the weekly treatment progress, reported that he did not attend any support meetings as he was “sick and lack of free time”. PO has maintained a positive attitude throughout the group process.

The effects of cigarette smoking can be horrifying. Smoking is dangerous not only to those who smoke, but to non-smokers and unborn children as well. Cigarette smoking is also physically and socially harming.