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 Cigarette smoking 

By FOUDA Marysa

Definition :  Cigarette : According to Wikipedia cigarette is a thin cylinder of finely cut tobacco in paper for smoking

 Smoking : Smoking is the act of inhaling and exhaling the fumes of burning plants materials. Causes of cigarette smoking: People say that they use tobacco (cigarette) for many reasons, like stress relief, pleasure or in social situations (peer pressure)

 Consequences of cigarette smoking: 

Within 10 seconds of your first puff the toxic chemicals in tobacco smoke reach your brain, heart and organs;

 1) Addiction:  The nicotine in tobacco is highly addictive, it makes your brain release a chemical called dopamine. Dopamine is a "feel good" chemical that makes you feel happy, helps you to concentrate and gives more energy. But this effects doesn't last long. As the nicotine levels in your body fade, your brain craves more dopamine. The longer you have been smoking, the more dopamine you need to0 feel good. You become dependent on nicotine.

2) Lung damage : Smoking cigarette affects lung health because a person breathes in not only nicotine but also a variety of additional chemicals such as: Benzene, Ammonia and cyanide.

3) Heart disease : Smoking cigarettes can damage the heart, blood vessels and blood cells.

The chemical and tar in cigarettes can increase a person's risk of atherosclerosis, which is the build up of plaque in the blood vessels. This build up limits blood flow and can lead to dangerous blockage.

Course of action :

- As an individuals who wants to stop smoking:

1- Make a personal decision.

2- Go to rehabilitation center.

3- Find a better habit to replace smoking.

- What the government can do:

1- Band tobacco stop the production of tobacco.

2- Sensitize people about the effects of cigarette smoking.

Conclusion :

In conclusion, smoking is a really bad habit that can cause death or to several diseases. Smoking is a bad habit many people should try quitting.