DISCOVERING THE FIRST Breath
Quitting smoking, whether from conventional cigarettes or e-cigarettes, is extremely challenging. The success of nicotine addiction and higher relapse rates among those trying to quit smoking are both impressive.
90 % of smokers who attempt to quit are expected to relapse at some point, with several doing but within the first three weeks. Yet after a year of contraception, the return rate remains important, ranging from 60 per share to 90 per cent.
Some people trying to start experience withdrawal symptoms such as anger, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and strong urges for smoking. These symptoms can make it challenging to maintain contraception, leading to numerous symptoms.
According to research, those who switch from smoking to smoking frequently battle nicotine dependency. Similar return rates were found in former smokers who made the switch to vaping, according to a study, which suggests that nicotine’s compulsive nature continues to present a significant challenge.
For younger people, the issue is even greater. The social and environmental factors that influence smoking, as well as the developing head, make it more difficult to quit.
One in ten teenagers in Singapore is currently experiencing one mental health disorder, according to a study conducted last month.
It is crucial that wellness authorities put forth complete plans, including more stringent rules, better training on the risks of smoking, and improved mental health care.
These steps are necessary to stop our children from taking the first inhale, whether it be a smoke or an e-cigarette, in addition to reducing the negative effects of smoking.
We can help protect our young people’s mental and physical health and steer them away from dangerous ingredients by addressing the root causes and providing strong support methods.
The Gleneagles Medical Centre’s Dr. Lim Boon Leng practices medicine there.