Smoking Addiction & Recovery Support Group
The CDC claims that nicotine is a "very addictive drug" that can be "as addictive as heroin or cocaine." Nicotine is typically eliminated from the body within 2 to 3 days, however, physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms may last for much longer depending on the individual. If you are trying to kick the habit, this community is dedicated to giving smokers the...
If you are concerned about getting COPD, there are steps you can take to protect yourself.
If you are a smoker, STOP SMOKING. Quitting smoking is the single most important thing a smoker can do to live a longer and healthier life. The American Lung Association has many programs to help you quit for good.
If you don't smoke, don't start. Smoking causes COPD, lung cancer, heart disease, and other cancers.
Avoid exposure to secondhand smoke. Make your home smoke-free. You'll not only protect yourself, but your family, too. Learn about your rights to a smoke-free environment at work and in public places.
Be aware of other dangers. Take care to protect yourself against chemicals, dust and fumes in your home and at work.
Help fight for clean air. Work with others in your community to help clean up the air you and your family breathe.
Early Diagnosis
See your doctor or clinic if you have any symptoms of COPD, especially if you are over age 45 and a current or former smoker. Also, let your doctor know if you have other family members with COPD. Don't wait for symptoms to become severe because valuable treatment time could be lost. Remember: Early detection of COPD is key to successful treatment. Most lung disease can be helped by treatment, and you can live a longer and better quality life.
http://www.lung.org/lung-disease/copd/about-copd/preventing-copd.html
If you are a smoker, STOP SMOKING. Quitting smoking is the single most important thing a smoker can do to live a longer and healthier life. The American Lung Association has many programs to help you quit for good.
If you don't smoke, don't start. Smoking causes COPD, lung cancer, heart disease, and other cancers.
Avoid exposure to secondhand smoke. Make your home smoke-free. You'll not only protect yourself, but your family, too. Learn about your rights to a smoke-free environment at work and in public places.
Be aware of other dangers. Take care to protect yourself against chemicals, dust and fumes in your home and at work.
Help fight for clean air. Work with others in your community to help clean up the air you and your family breathe.
Early Diagnosis
See your doctor or clinic if you have any symptoms of COPD, especially if you are over age 45 and a current or former smoker. Also, let your doctor know if you have other family members with COPD. Don't wait for symptoms to become severe because valuable treatment time could be lost. Remember: Early detection of COPD is key to successful treatment. Most lung disease can be helped by treatment, and you can live a longer and better quality life.
http://www.lung.org/lung-disease/copd/about-copd/preventing-copd.html
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When it comes to sales people it causes my anxiety to spike through the roof and about a week ago my 2015 jeep grandcherokee had 200k on it.i had that car from when it was brand new 3 weeks before my daughter was born. I'm driving it and something didn't seem right I asked my husband to drive it he said he thinks the transmission was going and our mechanic told us he was right and time for a new...
My car and my house is smoke free and I don't smoke around my children and my husband don't like it.
Being smoke free is very hard for me.