Contest Alert !!! || "Say No To Smoking 🚬".

I wish everyone is doing well and having a great time. Welcome, everyone! I'm @khadija-gul from Pakistan, and I'm glad you're here reading my post. Your presence means a lot to me.

Today, I'm thrilled to participate in the "Steem4bloggers" Contest Alert ! "Say No To Smoking 🚬". It's a fantastic contest, and I appreciate the Steem4bloggers community for hosting such a great event. Now, let's begin,

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I've never smoked in my life because smoking has very bad effects on health, and may Allah save individuals from this evil. But I know many people who are addicted to smoking.

One of them is my cousin, Kamal, whom I know very well because he is very close to me. He studied law at the Law University of Mardan. His father is very trusted to him. He lived in the hostel. He's been a good boy since his second year of class and was not familiar with any drugs. However, for his graduation, he took admission to the law university. During those days, he faced transportation problems. His father gave him permission to live in the hostel.

There, he encountered different people from different areas, and some of them were addicted to drugs. He started with cigarettes first, and then, step by step, began using ice and other drugs. Now, all his education is lost, and he doesn't feel well. His parents are very worried about him.

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I have some understanding and a little experience in how people become addicted to cigarette smoking. There are many reasons behind why people start smoking, but I believe these three are significant:

Firstly, individuals, both males and females, start smoking when their parents give them money and do not keep a check on how it's spent.

Secondly, people often turn to drug abuse and cigarette smoking when they encounter accidents or difficult situations in their lives. They seek to alleviate the tension and sadness they feel by trying to find a sense of freedom.

Lastly, within groups of friends, when one person becomes addicted to cigarette smoking, they tend to influence others gradually, leading them to start smoking as well.

People initially take very little when they start smoking. The first time they try cigarettes, they often feel very good and better because it's their first experience, and their reaction is strong. However, as the effects of cigarettes wear off, addicted individuals tend to increase their intake. This pattern eventually leads them to more dangerous drugs.

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Cigarette smoking has numerous negative impacts on both physical and mental health. Some major ones include:

Physical Health:

1• Cigarettes Smoking can cause lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory problems like chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

2• It increases the risk of stroke and damages blood vessels, leading to poor circulation.

3• Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, including the skin, teeth, and bones.

Mental Health:

1• Smoking can worsen symptoms of anxiety and depression.

2• It can lead to increased stress levels and difficulty managing emotions.

3• Nicotine addiction from smoking can interfere with concentration and mental clarity, affecting daily functioning.

I always wanted to guide someone who is addicted to cigarettes. I put in my best efforts to help them because seeing someone addicted to cigarettes makes me feel very sad. It hurts me deeply. I always tell them to quit this harmful habit because it will only bring difficulties in their future life.

I urge them to quit for the sake of their parents, who have endured so much hardship and sacrificed a lot for them. I want them to realize their worth and understand that smoking diminishes their value in the eyes of everyone.

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