Why+do+people+smoke?

=Why do people smoke?=

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We think that people smoke because of peer presure, trying to fit in, trying to impress people and to look more grown up. People can be forced by their friends and others to try it and end up getting addicted.=====

__**Our Research**__

Most people  who  smoke  do so because they can't stop. Nicotine is a highly addictive substance that makes people  feel energized and alert. Smokers get a rush after a cigarette, and giving up produces withdrawal symptoms that include difficulty sleeping and cravings. Seventy percent of people  who quit smoking eventually start again. Tobacco advertising also has a big influence on why people   smoke. For years, the industry has focused on making smoking glamorous through advertising in movies, television, and billboards. While cigarette advertising is now controlled, its influence can still be felt in the form of free samples, smoking cartoons, and the promise of cool merchandise that can be obtained in exchange for coupons printed on cigarette packs. Many people  claim that smoking keeps them thin, but the truth is that smoking reduces the sense of taste, so many  people  who  smoke  simply eat less because they don't enjoy food as much. Smoking also produces psychological dependency. Many people   smoke  because it helps them relax and cope with difficult situations, or because it gives them confidence. Others smoke  when they feel bored. Smoking produces a feeling of satisfaction that's difficult to give up. Finally, people  who  smoke  are usually in denial – they know that smoking is bad, but they convince themselves it's simply "not as terrible as they make it sound." Smoking is a social activity as well. Many people  who  smoke  do so as a way to start conversations and interact at parties or in crowded places. This is known as "social smoking," and it usually involves alcohol as a complement. Many teenagers start smoking due to peer pressure. They may also smoke  to feel more mature or as a form of rebellion against parental authority. It has been proved that children are also more likely to smoke  if their parents do.