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Smoking cause and effect Essay

February 25, 2013
By Anonymous

One of the most common problems today that are killing people, all over the world, is smoking. Many people start this horrible habit because of stress, personal issues and high blood pressure. Some people began showing off or some people wanted to enjoy it . One cigarette can result in smoking others, which can lead to major addiction. When someone smokes a cigarette they are not only hurting themselves, but others around them. Smoking does many horrible things to the human body that most people are not aware of. Almost everyone knows that smoking causes cancer, and heart disease; that it can shorten your life by 10 years or more; and that the habit can cost a smoker thousands of dirham’s a year. So, why people are still smoking? The answer is obviously, addiction. Smoking is a hard habit to break because tobacco contains nicotine, which is highly addictive. There are several effects and causes of smoking;
First of all, teenagers smoke because they want to be fit,. Teens see their friends smoke and they think it makes them look cool or independent plus them. Feel no tension plus worries. The first cause of smoking which is Nicotine is an addictive and harmful substance contained in cigarettes. It reduces tension and it is also believed that it can have a calming effect on people who are anxious and worried. Although, people smoke when they are depressed, lonely or bored and it helps them to reduce the stress. Second main cause of smoking is “psychological” (MENTAL) which seems to be a very important factor for people to get the habit. In many cases, smoking is started at a young age due to high blood pressure, tobacco. Many people who start smoking have a family member or close friend who smokes. Smoking is like a slow death. There are various examples of smoking. Smoking leads to lung cancer, heart disease, strokes, asthma and wide variety of other diseases. Smokers experience more coughs and colds as compared to non- smokers. Besides affecting oneself, it also has a negative impact on others around smokers which is also known as second hand smoking. Also any pregnant women who are exposed to cigarettes smoke will have an increased risk of having abnormal baby. Did you ever wonder what's in the cigarette that millions of people love to smoke every day? Well, there are over 4000 toxic substances in a cigarette. Some of these are: Arsenic (found in rat poisons), Acetic acid (found in hair dye developer), Ammonia (found in household cleaners), Benzene (found in rubber cement), Butane (found in lighter fluid), Carbon Monoxide (found in car fumes), Hydrazine and Methanol (both found in rocket fuel), Tar (found in roads).

Smoking is a habit which individuals find difficult to quit. Many people make preparations for months in their effort to get rid of the habit, Many teenagers smoke because of depression and stress, but they should know by now that smoking kills you from the inside the are many ways to solve problems like those but one of them is NOT smoking. It's just madness and it will give you cancer. People like teenagers don’t think. SMOKING is BAD for YOU!!!!!!

Always try to avoid what your friends say about smoking, just say Alhamdulillah by what Allah has given to you, So Alhamdulillah for everything, and please stop smoking.



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Sarveen said...
on Sep. 27 2016 at 8:07 am
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Sarveen said...
on Sep. 27 2016 at 8:05 am
CAN I ASK SOMETHING? CAN I KNOW WHT IS THE *introduction* for the essay

Sarveen said...
on Sep. 27 2016 at 8:05 am
CAN I ASK SOMETHING? CAN I KNOW WHT IS THE *introduction* for the essay

Ainee said...
on Jul. 17 2016 at 10:05 am
Please tell me an introductory paragraph for this essay...

Ainee said...
on Jul. 17 2016 at 10:05 am
Please tell me an introductory paragraph for this essay...

poopyyy said...
on May. 25 2016 at 7:51 am
I know righ!!! @blink1999

blink1999 said...
on May. 15 2016 at 1:42 am
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nice essay ,god bless you

blink1999 said...
on May. 14 2016 at 10:15 pm
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explainted clearly and easy wellplayed

freewillnow said...
on Apr. 3 2016 at 7:19 pm
This is my brother and the teen "vixon" who lied about her age, was on three adult sites for a two year period connecting with several men has no consequences and my brother was just finishing up his army career and ready to retire. Now has nothing, we had to sell everything for legal councel. Please help free my brother....she has ruined him and our family! Please help
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/minors-as-adults

mimminymay said...
on Feb. 23 2016 at 12:47 am
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nobody really.... theyre so bad for you it is literally killing you

Samir said...
on Feb. 14 2016 at 1:51 pm
These things happen and the children are the real victims. You have nicely captured this sentiment. Well done.
-Samir

dolly said...
on Feb. 11 2016 at 6:42 am
you did amazing job this is immpresive

leah. said...
on Jan. 23 2016 at 4:46 pm
this is amazing honestly. it's well written and just a beautiful piece of writing.

drlcrossan said...
on Jan. 23 2016 at 4:21 pm
Very impressive Tommy. You have such a facility with language. Please keep putting your work out for us to experience.

Homework6 said...
on Jan. 20 2016 at 11:31 am
No I think we should have them who agrees

on Jan. 10 2016 at 12:15 pm
Great, you writing very well. I'm not American or British. I'm Polish and I apologize for any mistakes. Your story is so exciting and interesting. It's my drug ;-) I know, that I can't translate everything, but I love it. Write more, more and more. You will write a book :P
Greetings,
PomyLuna ;*

maria said...
on Dec. 29 2015 at 3:40 pm
This is one of the best I've read! great work !

Ariela said...
on Jun. 10 2015 at 6:16 pm
Very impressive!

Crissty said...
on Jun. 10 2015 at 6:14 pm
I think we should be able to play football no matter what I love football and I say when I grow up I want to be a professional football player and so I'm debating that we should be able to play footbll

Lsims1973 said...
on Jun. 10 2015 at 5:45 pm
Beautifully written Krissy. This took me back to that day, I felt I was there all over again but in your shoes. Awesome.