why do people smoke?

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Answer 1

addiction, my reason.

Answer 2

Most people start smoking when they are in their teens and are addicted by the time they reach adulthood. Some have tried to quit but have returned to cigarettes because smoking is such a strong addiction. It is a habit that is very difficult to break. There are many different reasons why people smoke.

Three of the main reasons that young people smoke are to look mature, to be like their friends, and to experiment. Since teens see older people all around them smoking, especially their parents and relatives, they smoke to act older. If their friends or peers smoke, they may feel pressured into doing the same to be accepted. The last reason is the excitement of experimenting with something that is forbidden. In Massachusetts it is against the law for anyone under 18 years old to smoke. Usually parents do not allow their under age teens to smoke. Therefore, smoking becomes very attractive. It is exciting to get cigarettes and sneak away to smoke without being caught.

Adults smoke for other reasons. They may have a lot of stress and pressures because of economic and personal problems. They may be unemployed or working but not making enough money to take care of themselves and their families. They may be homeless, or they may be dealing with alcohol or cocaine/heroin addictions. Some may be in bad marriages or relationships in which there is physical and/or verbal abuse. All these people may smoke to feel relaxed or to give them energy while going through a hard time.

Whether young or old, some people smoke to control their weight. Smokers, on the average, weigh seven pounds less than non-smokers. Smoking reduces a person's appetite. It lessens his/her sense of taste and smell. This could be why ex-smokers gain weight after quitting cigarettes. Food tastes and smells so much better.

Finally, there are people who say they love to smoke. Smoking gives them pleasure. It just makes them feel good.

Answer 3

Based on my observations, addiction. My uncle's been trying so hard to quit. But why they have to start is beyond me. I'm guessing young people do it because of social pressure or curiosity- they're thinking "ok I want to try it just this once because I'm curious and then I'll never do it again" and they get hooked from that first puff.

Answer 4

Because despite the risks some people still enjoy it. No different from riding roller coasters, bungee jumping, mountain climbing, driving and just about everything else humans do to compensate for the overwhelming misery plaguing their lives.

Answer 5

i smoked most of my life till 3 years ago reasons stress (which it really adds to stress) nervousness,to look cool,peer pressure,Addiction is the bigest thing it takes 3 days to get tobacco completely out of your system and there is a web site that is for ppl trying to quit

Answer 6

Don't ask me. I hope I never hold a cigarette in my life. I guess it's the first smoke that hooks the smoker in, due to all the nasty addictive stuff in the cigarettes.

Answer 7

I used to think it was cool because all of the cool people were doing it...now I spend $120 a month on this sh*t and can't quit. It sucks. It sucks even worse because I've got 2 babies and I don't want it around them. Help me quit.

Answer 8

I started from peer pressure, and I still smoke because I'm addicted.

Answer 9

smoke what? i smoke pot cause i like how it makes me feel. i choose not to smoke cigarettes because i don't like the feeling of not having control. no, i'm not addicted to pot. when i run out i go weeks before getting more.

Answer 10

At a early age some think its cool until they get addicted and cant stop

Answer 11

It's a horrible, evil, vile, disgusting addiction.
Yuck.