Why does smoking make me feel good?

Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine

Cigarette smoke is a stimulant and will give you the feelings similar to caffeine. It acts on receptors in the brain to make you feel better by stimulating the pleasure center.

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Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine

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Smoking tobacco products can lead to severe health problems and even death. While quitting smoking can be very difficult for some smokers, there are smoking cessation programs and medications that can help smokers quit. There are many lifelong benefits of doing so, like increased lung function and decreased risk of heart disease and cancer. Understanding the importance of quitting smoking and all options available to help stop smoking is key to long-term success.

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