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  You don’t have to be smoking yourself for it to have a bad effect on you. Just being around tobacco smoke is harmful for you, even if it's someone else's smoke. When a person smokes a cigarette, most of the smoke does not go into their lungs. Rather it goes into the air, where anyone nearby can inhale it. Many public places ban smoking completely. But still, people get exposed to secondhand smoke, especially children whose parents smoke. Even people who try to be careful about where they smoke may still slip up and hurt those around them. There is no such thing as a risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke. Even short-term exposure has the potential to increase the risk of heart attacks. A second hand smoker gets exposed to hundreds of chemicals that are toxic or carcinogenic. This includes formaldehyde, benzene, vinyl chloride, and many others as you will read later in this article. What is secondhand smoke? Secondhand smoke refers to smoke that you breath in involun...

To quit drinking is not an easy task. In fact, it may be one of the most difficult journeys you may ever undertake. But this doesn’t mean that you need to give up hope. The most important thing is for you to take that first step to stop drinking. If you quit drinking suddenly and begin to feel the signs of alcohol withdrawal symptoms, there may be two main questions in your mind: Is this normal? and How long does it last? Everyone experiences withdrawal differently. There is no "normal" and there’s no way to predict exactly what symptoms you may experience. Although, here’s a timeline of what you can expect: Timeline of Symptoms After You Quit Drinking Generally, you may notice the withdrawal symptoms within hours to a day or two after your last drink. They are similar to withdrawal symptoms of drug addiction . 1.      2 to 12 hours after you quit drinking       Your alcohol withdrawal symptoms will start. It may inclu...

  If you are an alcohol lover, you know better than anyone how hard it is to stop at just one drink. While many people can and do drink moderately, some don’t. Heavy drinking takes a heavy toll on the body. It can result in liver inflammation and scarring which is a potentially fatal condition. It causes an increase in blood pressure and damages the muscles of the heart. Drinking too much has also been linked with several cancers such as of the mouth, larynx, pharynx, esophagus, liver, breast, colon, and rectum. Why do people drink? 1.      Stress People who are stressed about something are more vulnerable to developing an affinity to alcohol, because it helps in alleviating their negative feelings. Drinking is a great temporary treatment for the stress of anxiety. Whether you drink moderately or heavily, alcohol has wonderful anti-anxiety effects. This means that it inhibits anxiety or the feeling of stress. It is a common method for people to relax after a str...

  It is a matter without debate that smoking is a dangerous health problem. In fact, it is even displayed on the cigarette pack. Every smoker is aware of the fact that their habit could bring death closer to them. Tobacco is a carcinogenic substance that can lead to a wide variety of cancers such as lung cancer and oral cancer. Smoking also leads to a variety of breathing and respiratory issues. But even though people know all this, they are reluctant to stop smoking. The main reason you may be attracted to smoking is tobacco smoke, which is addictive. Tobacco smoke also contains nicotine. Nicotine is really poisonous to human beings in its pure form. Another harmful ingredient is tar. This clogs your lungs over time. The root cause of addiction is mental stress. People try to relieve stress through temporary, addictive methods rather than other more natural, holistic methods. Here's how you can quit smoking by adopting natural remedies: 1.      Ajwain Chew a fe...

  Quitting tobacco is not a short or easy process. But to persevere even after relapse is the longest and most important part of it. Every day you need to make a decision. A decision that will save your life - to not use tobacco today. Each day that you don’t smoke or use tobacco is an achievement. Over time, you will win the battle against your addiction. 1.      Stay Busy Staying busy is a great way to avoid the temptation to smoke. Being busy will keep your mind off smoking and keep you distracted from cravings. Here are a few activities you can try: ●       Exercise ●       Go out for a walk ●       Chew gum ●       Keep your hands busy playing with an object (like a pen or a ball) ●       Keep drinking water ●       Relax with deep breathing ●       Go watch a movie ●   ...

Addiction is a disease that can affect a person's brain and behavior. Some substances, such as alcohol, marijuana and nicotine, induce addiction in a person. When a person becomes addicted to these substances, they cannot resist the urge to keep using them despite knowing the harm they cause. Addiction may be triggered by the use of drugs for self-gratification in a social environment. After which people start using them over and over again. Some people tend to become addicted after taking drugs under peer pressure and then continuing on their own. It is often seen that in the initial phase, a friend or relative urges them to just try it once. How fast one becomes addicted to these drugs depends on individual susceptibility and the kind of drug it is. Certain drugs such as opioids (painkillers) carry a higher risk of addiction and are also the main cause of addiction. With time, they will start wanting more and more doses of these narcotics. Soon this want turns into a need. ...