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The younger you begin to smoke, the more likely you are to be an adult smoker. Young people who start smoking at an earlier age are more likely to develop long-term nicotine addiction than people who start later.
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Hi, I gave up smoking 5 days ago. It’s hard, but getting better. My colleagues don't think I can do it, after smoking 20 a day for 19 years, but I have the will power and stubbornness to do it. It helps to read all your messages, thanks all!

Natasha

I quit smoking almost 3 months ago because I developed COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) after 30 years of smoking. I never thought I would ever quit, but it is the best thing I have ever done in my life. I will never put another cigarette in my mouth. My breathing is not great, but at least I know it won't be getting any worse! I'm 52 years old and just could not see my future dragging around an oxygen tank.

Anonymous from Nebraska

I had smoked for 17 years, but I quit 20 days ago. The first few days were the hardest. It helps to occupy your mind with a type of puzzle. I used a word find. It helps keep your mind off your craving.

Christy

I haven't smoked in fifteen years, and now I can't stand the smell of cigarette smoke. When I went to drive the car, it was such a habit to "light up". To keep from doing this when trying to quit smoking, I would chew on a straw in the car! It worked. If I were to happen to break down and have another cigarette today though, I would be hooked again because smoking is so addictive.

Shirley from North Carolina

My daughter, boyfriend, and I all decided 3 months ago to quit smoking and it was the best thing we could have done. I feel so much better, I’m saving a lot of money, and I smell so much better now. I can taste what I am eating now!

Carmen from New York

Last 4th of July my friend and I wrote up a contract. It stated that who ever smokes first in one year will have to pay the other $1000! Well we have both been non-smokers to this day. I will never smoke again, I feel so much healthier. (And it makes my Mom happy!)

Jim from Oregon

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