Quitting Smoking

Paper Summary:

The smoking of cigarettes is a huge problem throughout our society. The leading causes of preventable death result from smoking. The purpose of this discussion is to explain why smoking cessation programs should be sponsored by the government. It attempts to understand why the smoking habit is so difficult to conquer. In addition, the writer discusses the cessation programs that already exist and the ways in which they benefit smokers. It also explains why many smokers cannot afford a cessation program and need government assistance.

From the Paper:

"The teens featured in this article admit that there is a great deal of peer pressure associated with smoking. In addition, the nicotine found in smoke is highly addictive and it is the main reason why it is so difficult for teens and adults to quit once they have a habit. The article goes on to explain that through the Centers for Disease Control the government has spent a great deal of money attempting to keep teenagers from ever developing this habit."

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