Smoking Info

Hi all,

I am about to start a documentary on smoking (primarily focusing on the negative effects of the WA state smoking ban and the lies of the EPA) for my senior thesis project and I am having a bit of trouble finding doctors/scientists/other professionals knowledgeable about the topic whom I can get info from and interview. Any help/suggestions/professionals would be greatly appreciated! Thanks much!

It seems as if you believe you already know all the answers and you are just looking for "experts" who agree with you. Your bias makes you an unreliable documentarian/reporter and reduces you to the role of a mere propagandist. There's probably a good reason you are having such a hard time "finding doctors/scientists/other professionals knowledgeable about the topic whom I can get info from and interview", you simply don't want to accept their information that doesn't support your ready-made conclusion.

Your best sources would be physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the lungs to include emphysema and cancer, and pathologists and physiologists who are experienced in determining the effects of the environment on a person's body. Others worth interviewing are mental health professionals experienced in treating people with addictions since nicotine is a known addictive substance.

On the other hand, you could just splice together a series of clips of the congressional testimonies of the "scientists" paid by the tobacco companies back in the '60's and '70's as they denied that nicotine was addictive and that smoking actually had health benefits. Oh, and don't forget the commercials in which some second-rate actor named Ronald Reagan dressed up as a doctor and extolled the health merits of whatever brand he was being paid to shill.

2009-09-23 10:58:05 by hoopiethree

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Hi All,

My father is 52 yrs old and he is smoking cigarate from past 20+ yrs and now a days we are observing that whenever he smokes his hand shakes. He smokes with his right hand and one can clearly see his hand shaking.

Other than these instance quite a few time his hand shakes when lifting heavy plates , while doing signatures etc.

We told him many a times to quit smoking but he is not at all listening to us.

Please let me know is this sysmptom of any major disease.
How can I ask him to quit smoking.

He does morning walk for an hr daily but still this hand shaking bothers us a lot.

Detailed info appreciated , if also contact details for further communications.

Thanks in advance.

Heart Disease

Smoking and heart disease? Most people associate cigarette smoking with breathing problems and lung cancer. But did you know that smoking is also a major cause of heart disease for men and women?

About 20% of all deaths from heart disease in the U.S. are directly related to cigarette smoking. That's because smoking is a major cause of coronary artery disease.

A person's risk of heart attack greatly increases with the number of cigarettes he or she smokes. Smokers continue to increase their risk of heart attack the longer they smoke. People who smoke a pack of cigarettes a day have more than twice the risk of heart attack than non-smokers. Women who smoke and also take birth control pills increase several times their risk of heart attack, stroke and peripheral vascular disease.

Cigarette smoke not only affects smokers. When you smoke, the people around you are also at risk for developing health problems, especially children. Environmental tobacco smoke (also called passive smoke or second-hand smoke) affects people who are frequently around smokers. Second-hand smoke can cause chronic respiratory conditions, cancer and heart disease. It is estimated that around 35,000 nonsmokers die from heart disease each year as a result of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke.
How Does Smoking Increase Heart Disease Risk?

The nicotine present in smoke causes:

* Decreased oxygen to the heart.
* Increased blood pressure and heart rate.
* Increase in blood clotting.
* Damage to cells that line coronary arteries and other blood vessels.

How Can Quitting Smoking Be Helpful?

Now that you know how smoking can be harmful to your health and the health of those around you, here are some ways quitting can be helpful. If you quit smoking, you will:

* Prolong your life.
* Reduce your risk of disease (including heart disease, heart attack, high blood pressure, lung cancer, throat cancer, emphysema, ulcers, gum disease and other conditions).
* Feel healthier. After quitting, you won't cough as much, you'll have fewer sore throats and you will increase your stamina.
* Look better. Quitting can help you prevent face wrinkles, get rid of stained teeth and improve your skin.
* Improve your sense of taste and smell.
* Save money.

How To Quit

There's no one way to quit smoking that works for everyone. To quit, you must be ready both emotionally and mentally. You must also want to quit smoking for yourself, and not to please your friends or family. It helps to plan ahead. This guide may help get your started.
What Should I Do First?

Pick a date to stop smoking and then stick to it.

Write down your reasons for quitting. Read over the list every day, before and after you quit. Here are some tips to think about.

* Write down when you smoke, why you smoke and what you are doing when you smoke. You will learn what triggers you to smoke.
* Stop smoking in certain situations (such as during your work break or after dinner) before actually quitting.
* Make a list of activities you can do instead of smoking. Be ready to do something else when you want to smoke.
* Ask your doctor about using nicotine gum or patches. Some people find these aids helpful.
* Join a smoking cessation support group or program. Call your local chapter of the American Lung Association.

2007-05-11 18:18:06 by Indian

My friend is 14 he has been smoking drinking and doing pot for the last 2 years. Maybe longer? He knows hes addicted and doesn't think he can handle the whole withdrawal thing. His parents don't know he does this stuff and he knows he should quit. I'm compiling a bunch of info for him on ways to quit and inspirational stuff. Hopefully the info can help him. I was wondering what are some ways to stop? And if you have any URLS that would be great! :) Thanks

By Mayo Clinic staff

Teen smoking is a big deal. After all, teens who smoke are likely to turn into adults who smoke. If you find your teen smoking, take it seriously. Stopping teen smoking in its tracks is the best way to promote a lifetime of good health.

Start talking
Sure, you could simply tell your teen to stop smoking. It's an important message. But commands, threats and ultimatums aren't likely to work. Instead of getting angry, be curious and supportive. Ask your teen what made him or her start smoking. Perhaps your teen is trying to fit in at school, or maybe your teen thinks that smoking will help relieve stress or pressure. Sometimes teen smoking is an attempt to feel cool or more grown-up.

Once you understand why your teen is smoking, both you and your teen will be better equipped to work on smoking cessation.

Encourage your teen to share his or her concerns
The consequences of smoking — such as cancer, heart attack and stroke — are real. But teens who smoke aren't likely to respond to lectures on the long-term dangers of smoking. Instead, you might ask your teen what he or she considers the negative aspects of smoking.

Once your teen has had his or her say, you might offer your own list of negatives. Consider appealing to your teen's vanity:

Smoking gives you bad breath.
Smoking makes your clothes and hair smell.
Smoking turns your teeth and fingernails yellow.
Smoking makes you look pale and unhealthy.
Smoking leaves you with a hacking cough and plenty of phlegm.
Smoking zaps your energy for sports and other favorite activities.
Of course, smoking is also expensive. Help your teen calculate the weekly, monthly or yearly cost of smoking. You might compare the cost of smoking with electronic gadgets, clothes or other items your teen considers important.

Set a good example
As a parent, you're one of the most powerful influences in your teen's life — and your actions speak louder than your words. If you smoke, quit. Ask your doctor about stop-smoking medications and other resources to help you quit smoking. In the meantime, don't smoke in the house, in the car or in front of your teen, and don't leave cigarettes where your teen might find them. Explain how unhappy you are with your smoking, and why it's so important to you to quit.

Help your teen make a plan
Many teens who smoke think they can stop anytime, but research shows this isn't usually true. In fact, most adults who started smoking in their teens never expected to become addicted to nicotine.

When you talk to your teen about quitting smoking, ask if any of his or her friends have tried to stop smoking. Consider why they were — or weren't — successful. Then ask your teen which stop-smoking strategies he or she thinks might be most helpful. You might offer your own suggestions as well:

Set a quit date. Help your teen choose a date to stop smoking. Avoid placing the stop date during a stressful time, such as final exams.
Put it on paper. Encourage your teen to write down all the reasons he or she wants to quit smoking. The list can help your teen stay motivated when he or she is tempted to smoke.
Hang out with friends who don't smoke. Ask your teen to think about his or her friends. Would they support your teen's stop-smoking plan? Would they try to stop smoking, too? If your teen feels pressured to smoke, encourage him or her to get involved in new activities. Making new friends who don't smoke could make it easier to avoid old friends who aren't willing to stop smoking.
Practice saying no. Peer pressure to smoke may be inevitable, but your teen doesn't need to give in. Help your teen practice saying, "No thanks, I don't smoke."
Be prepared for cravings. Remind your teen that if he or she can hold out long enough — usually just a few minutes — the nicotine craving will pass. Suggest taking a few deep breaths. Offer sugarless gum, cinnamon sticks, toothpicks or straws to help your teen keep his or her mouth busy.
Join a support group. Some hospitals and local organizations offer stop-smoking groups just for teens. Teen groups are available online, too.
Consider stop-smoking medications. Although stop-smoking medications — such as nicotine gums, patches, inhalers or nasal sprays — weren't designed for teens, they can be helpful. Ask your teen's doctor which options might be best for your teen.
Learn from mistakes. If your teen slips, remain supportive. Congratulate your teen on the progress he or she has made so far, and encourage your teen not to give up. Help your teen identify what went wrong and what to do differently next time.
Above all, celebrate your teen's success. You might offer a favorite meal for a smoke-free day, a new shirt for a smoke-free week, or a party with nonsmoking friends for a smoke-free month. Small rewards and plenty of positive reinforcement can help your teen maintain the motivation to stop smoking for good.


Hope this helps !! Good Luck

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Husband has been marijuana free his entire life but for the last year and a half or a little less, he has been smoking it daily. Would his ability to conceive already be affected? Also, he has been smoking about a half pack to a pack a day of cigarettes for the last 2 years or so.

i know it is supposed to have an effect and i'm sure it does but my friend since high-school has been smoking since he was 12 and now has 4 kids and he still smokes. when he and his wife were trying he would stop and work out also i think he got a few b-12 shots.

2008-07-21 13:34:05 by Chrissy

Cancer,arteries,whatever.Besides having worse health and having to work extra what else would smoking change about my muscles?

smoking affects the circulation..and u need good circulation in ur body for the nutrients to reach all over which helps in muscle growth and recovery.

2008-10-18 03:18:40 by soup