Nicotine is addictive, and tobacco companies carefully regulate nicotine levels in cigarettes to keep consumers addicted.That’s why it’s so difficult to quit.
I quit in 1984. Had to quit drinkin’ too, as they’re tied together. Lost tonnage. Walked and ran everywhere. Quit the music biz (smoky bars and night-clubs) and still wound up with ‘a touch of emphysema’ as the MD describes it. Y’can’t win. At least I’ve outlived my emphysemic dad by 50 years. Small comfort.
Life is full of ironies. I began smoking around 11 or 12 years old. I was a 2-3 pack-a-day smoker when I quit 27 years ago. My lungs are clear and oxygen/blood levels are great today.My kid brother never smoked, yet he’s the one schlepping around an oxygen bottle at the moment..
Linguist about 11 years ago
Two of Shoe’s better qualities are his will power and perseverance !
FUNG1 about 11 years ago
I smoked … and understand the addiction Damned difficult to quit! I DO feel sorry for yor brother
King_Shark about 11 years ago
Nicotine is addictive, and tobacco companies carefully regulate nicotine levels in cigarettes to keep consumers addicted.That’s why it’s so difficult to quit.
prrdh about 11 years ago
“It’s easy to quit smoking. I’ve done it hundreds of times.”Mark Twain
unca jim about 11 years ago
I quit in 1984. Had to quit drinkin’ too, as they’re tied together. Lost tonnage. Walked and ran everywhere. Quit the music biz (smoky bars and night-clubs) and still wound up with ‘a touch of emphysema’ as the MD describes it. Y’can’t win. At least I’ve outlived my emphysemic dad by 50 years. Small comfort.
Linguist about 11 years ago
Life is full of ironies. I began smoking around 11 or 12 years old. I was a 2-3 pack-a-day smoker when I quit 27 years ago. My lungs are clear and oxygen/blood levels are great today.My kid brother never smoked, yet he’s the one schlepping around an oxygen bottle at the moment..
Tin Can Twidget about 11 years ago
The three most abused drugs in the United States are nicotine, caffeine and alcohol.
jack fairbanks about 11 years ago
as they say, “you’ll quit one way or the other”.