Myths & Facts about quitting SMOKING

Myth #1:  People like to smoke

FACT - 7 out of 10 people WANT TO QUIT.  They would do it if they just knew how.  In fact, most people who smoke have already tried to quit countless times and failed on their own.

Myth #2:  Smoking is relaxing

FACT - Have you ever taken a good look at a chain smoker?  Do you know anyone who chain-smokes and is really relaxed?  The fact is, if smoking was relaxing then the more you smoked the more relaxed you'd be.  So chain smokers would be the most relaxed people?  Just not true. The nicotine and other toxic chemicals cause the heart to speed up and adrenaline to be released into the body. (“Fight or flight response.”)

 Myth #3:  Cigarette Smoke is addictive

FACT - Recently a professional Jazz musician died of lung cancer from the massive amount of smoke he inhaled while playing saxophone - yet he never smoked!  He had inhaled enough to kill himself but never got addicted.  How is that?  Fact is, it's not addictive - it's a habit.

Myth #4:  Quitting will be painful and difficult

FACT - It's possible to quit with ZERO withdrawals or cravings in one session.  Why?  Because it's not addictive, contrary to popular belief.  Most people like to compare quitting smoking to quitting something like heroin because they believe it's so addictive.  It’s not.  The withdrawal from heroin is physiological. Symtoms are sweats, tremors, nausea, vomiting, convulsions and possibly death..  Yet when smokers quit - they're  irritable or restless. Think about it.    

Myth #5:  It's too expensive. I can't afford to quit

FACT - The average smoker smokes 2 packs a day.  That's approximately $10.00  a day, $300.00 per month, $every 6 months, and $3600 per year.  Bottom line - It's too expensive NOT to quit!