The key is to never start smoking. Antismoking campaigns can be effective in spreading this message. Someone who is addicted to nicotine will have strong cravings for it. When the person doesn't smoke for a period of time, he or she will have nicotine withdrawal symptoms. The health risks from the chemicals found in tobacco are enormous.
Smoking is a form of air pollution.
It exposes others to secondhand smoke. People who are exposed to a significant amount of secondhand smoke share many of the same risk factors as people who smoke. A pregnant woman who smokes increases her risk for miscarriage and other health problems for her baby. The first step in smoking cessation is setting up a Quit Plan. There are a number of methods for quitting smoking that address the addiction to nicotine.