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The Benefits of Smoking
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Cigarettes Are Actually
Good For You!

  • There has to be a good side because so many people smoke
  • If smoking was all bad, nobody would be doing it
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Personal Reasons For Smoking
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Benefits Of Smoking
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Benefits Of Smoking
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Benefits Of Smoking
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Helps Handle Stress


  • Smoking outside allows you to leave a stressful situation


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Taking Deep Puffs


  • Calming effect
  • Mimics relaxation breathing
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Relaxation Breathing
  • Take a deep breath
  • Hold it for 2-3 seconds
  • Exhale slowly
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Nicotine Combats Anxiety
  • Many people smoke for this effect
  • Works in a matter of a few seconds
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Lessens Anxiety and Depression



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Just Like a Medication

  • Works quickly
  • Treats symptoms
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Anxiety and Depression

  • 1/3 suffer from anxiety or depression
  • Take the anxiety and depression quizzes
    • www.drquit.com
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Quitting May Cause Depression
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Mary


  • Sad and blue after quitting
  • Treating depression allowed her to stay quit
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Smoking Keeps The Weight Down
  • Speeds up the metabolism
  • 300 calories a day
  • Suppresses your appetite
  • Keeps food in your stomach longer
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Not Everyone Gains Weight
  • Usual gain is 5 pounds
  • Effective weight control methods
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Focus On The Benefits
  • Better prepares you for quitting
  • Key step
    • Allows you to replace the good things that smoking does with healthier activities that accomplish similar results