in the tobacco. Once that has happened it’s very hard to quit. Quite a few long-term smokers started out this way. Some
signs can help social smokers to
recognise that they really have become addicted. They start to smoke alone, think about smoking when they are not actually puffing, crave cigarettes upon waking up and don’t feel the dizziness and headaches of a new smoker. Social smokers often borrow cigarettes from friends. When they are addicted, they buy their own to avoid the guilt feeling of borrowing so often.
Avoid or stop addiction
It is always better to avoid or to stop smoking than to get
addicted to it for years. When at parties, social smokers could try sipping a soft drink instead of smoking. If they usually smoke with certain beverages, the association can be broken by ordering a different kind of drink. Moreover it’s always a good idea to join a
quit smoking group or get someone to quit together with you or just support you.
Conclusion
It is true that smoking holds a
social dimension, makes interaction with other smokers easier. Some smokers think the socializing is worth the risk at getting addicted to nicotine. However, quitting this bad habit doesn’t necessarily mean their social life is over. There are lots of other things they can do instead like join a sports club, take up a social hobby or visit friends regularly.
