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Half of all life-long smokers die prematurely. Tobacco products kill more people than AIDS, illegal drugs, road accidents, murder and suicide combined. The World Health Organization estimates that every six seconds someone dies from tobacco use. Caught in these statistics are friends, family, children, and perhaps, yourself. Learn how smoking affects the body; understand why cravings occur; study secondhand smoke and it's devastating effect on children; and discover the tools to quit. You might also like to look at Perinatology - Problem Pregnancies, Basic Baby Health, Nutrition & Diet

Films and Articles:

Top Tips For Giving Up Smoking

Top Tips For Giving Up Smoking

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How To Stop Smoking The NLP Way

How To Stop Smoking The NLP Way

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Smoking: The Facts

Smoking: The Facts

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Questions Answered by our Experts

Linda Hyder Ferry
Dr. Linda Hyder Ferry-Associate Professor, Preventive Medicine and Family Medicine, Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Meet the Expert 
My Smoking And My Child 
  1. Dr. Linda Hyder Ferry
  2. How does my smoking affect the health of my unborn baby? 
  3. How does my smoking affect the health of my newborn baby? 
  4. How can secondhand smoke affect my child's health? 
  5. What are the most common illnesses found in the children of smokers? 
  6. My baby is sick all the time, could secondhand smoke be to blame? 
  7. What long-term consequences could my smoking have on my child? 
Why You Smoke 
  1. Dr. Linda Hyder Ferry
  2. Why is it so hard to quit smoking? 
  3. What is 'nicotine'? 
  4. How does nicotine affect the body? 
  5. How does nicotine affect the brain? 
  6. Why do I crave cigarettes? 
  7. Is smoking a habit or an addiction? 
  8. Why is smoking called an addiction? 
  9. What are the most common reasons people smoke? 
  10. Does smoking really help you relax? 
  11. If smoking is so dangerous, then why is it legal? 
  12. Why do I crave a cigarette every time I go to a bar? 
Smoking Is More Than Cigarettes 
  1. Dr. Linda Hyder Ferry
  2. What is a 'hookah' or 'shisha'? 
  3. Are hookah or shisha water pipes safer than cigarettes? 
  4. What is a 'bidi'? 
  5. Are clove cigarettes safer than traditional cigarettes? 
  6. What are the risks of smoking herbal cigarettes? 
  7. How does a cigar differ from a cigarette? 
  8. Are cigars safer than cigarettes? 
  9. Is it safe to smoke a cigar if I don't inhale? 
  10. How likely is it that a cigar smoker will develop cancer or chronic lung disease? 
  11. Is chewing tobacco safe? 
Smoking Dangers 
  1. Dr. Linda Hyder Ferry
  2. What are the dangers of smoking? 
  3. Is it true smoking leads to premature aging? 
  4. How does smoking affect my sex life? 
  5. If I smoke, will I die? 
  6. How deadly is smoking? 
  7. How many chemicals are in cigarettes? 
  8. Is smoking the only cause of lung cancer? 
Secondhand Smoke 
  1. Dr. Linda Hyder Ferry
  2. What is 'secondhand smoke'? 
  3. Is secondhand smoke worse from cigarettes or cigars? 
  4. What are the dangers of secondhand smoke? 
  5. Why is secondhand smoke dangerous? 
  6. What is 'hydrogen cyanide'? 
  7. Who is most at risk for secondhand smoke? 
  8. Why is secondhand smoke especially harmful to children? 
  9. I only smoke once or two cigarettes a day, is my family at risk for secondhand smoke? 
  10. Can secondhand smoke affect the health of my baby? 
  11. Are smoky bars or restaurants potentially dangerous to my health? 
  12. How can I limit my exposure to secondhand smoke? 
  13. How far away from a smoker should I stand to protect myself from secondhand smoke? 
The Benefits Of Quitting Smoking 
  1. Dr. Linda Hyder Ferry
  2. Why should I quit smoking? 
  3. What are the health benefits of quitting smoking? 
  4. What are the immediate health benefits of quitting smoking? 
  5. What changes in my body can I expect in the first few weeks after I stop smoking? 
  6. What causes the changes in my body after I stop smoking? 
  7. If I quit smoking, will my lung function improve? 
  8. If I quit smoking, how long will it take for my smoker's cough to disappear? 
  9. Why should I stop smoking if I already have heart disease? 
  10. I already have lung cancer, why should I bother quitting? 
  11. At what age do I need to quit if I want to avoid getting sick later in life? 
  12. What are the financial benefits of quitting smoking? 
  13. How does cigarette smoking affect the US economy? 
Smoking And Depression 
  1. Dr. Linda Hyder Ferry
  2. Why is it so easy for some people to quit smoking and so hard for other's? 
  3. How are depression and addiction connected? 
  4. Why do I become depressed when I try to quit smoking? 
  5. How can I quit smoking without becoming depressed? 
  6. Can nicotine withdrawal trigger depression? 
Are You Ready To Quit Smoking? 
  1. Dr. Linda Hyder Ferry
  2. How can I tell if I'm ready to quit smoking? 
  3. Is there a bad time to quit smoking? 
  4. What steps do I need to take before I stop smoking? 
  5. How can I cut down on the number of cigarettes I smoke? 
  6. How can I change the way I think about smoking? 
  7. How can I figure out my reasons for smoking? 
  8. How can I motivate myself to quit smoking? 
  9. How can others help motivate me to quit smoking? 
  10. Why is it important to have a support system to quit smoking? 
Developing A Plan To Quit Smoking 
  1. Dr. Linda Hyder Ferry
  2. How do I devise a plan to quit smoking? 
  3. What resources can help me develop a plan to quit smoking? 
  4. What is the self-help method to quitting smoking? 
  5. How successful are self-help methods to quit smoking? 
  6. How can a group cessation program help me to quit smoking? 
  7. Where can I find a smoking cessation group? 
  8. How can counseling or therapy help me stop smoking? 
  9. How can I determine which cessation program is right for me? 
  10. What are the benefits of quitting smoking cold turkey? 
  11. What are the dangers of quitting smoking cold turkey? 
Nicotine Replacement Therapy 
  1. Dr. Linda Hyder Ferry
  2. How is nicotine gum used? 
  3. What are the most common side effects associated with nicotine gum? 
  4. What is a 'nicotine patch'? 
  5. How is a nicotine patch used? 
  6. Are there any limits on who can use a nicotine patch to quit smoking? 
  7. What are the most common side effects caused by using the patch to quit smoking? 
  8. How can an inhaler or nasal spray help me quit smoking? 
  9. What are the most common side effects associated with the nicotine inhaler? 
  10. What are the most common side effects of nicotine replacement nasal spray? 
Medications To Help You Stop Smoking 
  1. Dr. Linda Hyder Ferry
  2. What is 'bupropion'? 
  3. Is the non-nicotine pill right for everyone? 
  4. What are the side effects associated with bupropion? 
  5. What are the side effects associated with Varenicline? 
  6. Are smokers who use medication to quit more successful than those who don't? 
Alternative Medicines And Methods To Quit Smoking 
  1. Dr. Linda Hyder Ferry
  2. How can alternative medicine help me to quit smoking? 
  3. What alternative medicines and methods can help me stop smoking? 
  4. How can acupuncture help me to stop smoking? 
  5. How can hypnotherapy help me to stop smoking? 
  6. How can I find a reputable hypnotherapist to help me stop smoking? 
  7. What is homeopathy? 
  8. How can homeopathy help me to stop smoking? 
  9. How can herbal remedies help me to stop smoking? 
  10. What are the risks of herbal or homeopathic remedies? 
Avoiding The Temptation To Smoke 
  1. Dr. Linda Hyder Ferry
  2. How can I avoid the temptation to smoke? 
  3. What can I do with my hands instead of smoking? 
  4. How can I relax without cigarettes? 
  5. How can I rid my house of cigarette smoke residue? 
  6. How can I get rid of the lingering cigarette smell? 
  7. How does deep breathing help me avoid smoking? 
  8. How can I avoid smoking when all my friends smoke? 
  9. I feel like I'm constantly craving a smoke, will these cravings ever end? 
  10. Why do I feel sick once I've stopped smoking? 
  11. Can withdrawal symptoms make me feel sick? 
Quitting Smoking And Weight Gain 
  1. Dr. Linda Hyder Ferry
  2. How much weight will I gain if I quit smoking? 
  3. How can I avoid gaining weight when I quit smoking? 
  4. How can I shed the extra pounds I gained when I quit smoking? 
Changing Laws And Attitudes About Smoking 
  1. Dr. Linda Hyder Ferry
  2. How has the tobacco industry influenced American culture? 
  3. How did the 1964 US Surgeon General's report impact the tobacco industry? 
  4. How are tobacco control laws changing American culture? 
  5. Which states have the most stringent smoking laws? 
  6. Why are US tobacco control laws necessary? 
  7. Are cigarettes and tobacco products regulated by the FDA? 
  8. What is the 'Framework Convention on Tobacco Control' or 'FCTC'? 

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