They are also more apt to get colds and pneumonia, not to mention heart disease and cancer in later years. Teen guys who smoke two packs a day may experience impotence by the time they turn 30. If you're already a smoker and you want to stop, you can. Once you've determined this incentive, try to keep it before you all the time. Find a friend who will support you when you feel like you have to have a cigarette.
Some teens choose to quit all at once, while others find it easier to level off slowly.
Talk to your parents if you can. If you can't, talk to friends that have quit, or your health care provider who may have ways to help you stop smoking. Copyright 2000-2001 Cool Nurse. All rights reserved. Republication of Cool Nurse content is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Cool Nurse.