Why Do I Smoke?

All smokers have their own smoking habit, and these habits are often tied to certain moods, events and places. Some of the most common reasons why people smoke are:

• Emotions: feeling stressed, upset, angry or frustrated
• Pleasure: to enjoy something even more or to reward yourself
• Social pressure: feeling part of the crowd
• Habit: feeling used to doing things while smoking
• Addiction: to satisfy the craving for nicotine

Knowing why and when you smoke helps to be prepared to combat cravings and associations you may have with cigarettes.

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