Quittsville... Get Out Before It's Too Late!
The difficulty of quitting smoking proves how extremely addictive nicotine is. Fortunately, most withdrawal symptoms disappear and the body begins repairing itself within two weeks of quitting. There are now promising therapies (including drug, behavioral therapies and nicotine replacement) to support those who want to quit.
Don't Be A Chump
Tobacco companies spend billions of dollars to entice adolescents and young adults into smoking. Ads are subtle, featuring sexy young adults having fun while holding cigarettes. These tobacco companies are exploiting you and your generation, trying to sucker you into becoming a lifelong smoker. Don't be a chump! Fight back against the exploitation and don't smoke!
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Check out The Truth.com
Health Promotion Services, Vaden Health Center, Stanford University. What is Tobacco? Accessed February 2004.
Information on nicotine replacement therapy
Last Reviewed: October 2004