Quit Smoking
... fact, one in every five deaths in the United States is smoking related. (http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/research_data/health_consequences/mortali.htm) A. There are over 500 ingredients in cigarettes. (http://www.philipmorrisusa.com/en/product_facts/ingredients/ingredients_in_cigarettes.asp) 1. Ammonium Hydroxide- inhaling this causes irritability to nose, throat and lungs, causing wheezing, shortness of breath and bronchitis. 2. Hydrogen cyanide- used to make plastics, dyes & pesticides. B. Continuous tobacco use can lead to heart disease, cancer, lung disease and sadly death. (http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_2X_Cigarette_Smoking.asp? sitearea=PED) 1. Heart disease is easily raised by many things, smoking being number one. Some things that increase a smokers chance of heart disease are: a. Oral contraception b. Family history c. Stress 2. Smokers may suffer from many different types of cancer such as: a. Lung b. Throat c. Mouth d. Stomach (Transition: As you can see, and may have already known, cigarettes have a direct, negative affect on your health.) II. [Satisfaction] In a society warped with advertisements and peer pressure, it is easy to become consumed. If you don’t smoke remain strong and smoke-free, and if your currently a smoker, do the best you can. A. American Lung Association offers a free online smoking cessation class, as well as support and information on how you can quit. B. CMSU is currently offering a free online cessation class as well. This class began on March 21, 2005, and will be the last time it is offered at no charge. For more information e-mail contact Amy Kiger at 660-543-8338. (Transition: Let us now see the benefits you will reap when quitting.) III. [Visualization] I know you think it is a physical impossibility to quit or to convince a loved one to quit, but here are some benefits you will receive. ...