SMOKING tobacco has been linked to various respiratory conditions and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as stroke, heart disease and a variety of cancers, as well as other issues like reduced function of the immune system.
Since next week Sunday, May 31, is World No Tobacco Day, and in light of the current global pandemic, which puts smokers at increased risk of serious illness, there has never been a better time to kick the habit of smoking.
So here are a few pointers, which have been put together with the help of the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) and Jamaica Moves, to get started on kicking the habit of smoking and drinking excessively.
Take it one day at a time
Focus on not smoking or not drinking today, and do not be fooled into comforting yourself by having 'just one'.
Many people who try to quit, experience various other issues such as withdrawals.
