Smoking


Smoking and the use of other tobacco products is a widely recognized contributor to disease. If you do smoke or vape, remember that nicotine is an addictive substance. It can be difficult to quit smoking without help. Not smoking means that your body has to go through withdrawal from nicotine. Withdrawal usually happens for about two weeks. The worst withdrawal symptoms tend to happen within the first few days after you quit. This is when most people give up.

Common withdrawal symptoms include:

  • strong cravings
  • anxiety or nervousness
  • irritability
  • fatigue
  • difficulty concentrating
  • depressed mood
  • anger and frustration
  • increased hunger
  • constipation
  • insomnia or difficulty sleeping
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Preliminary evidence suggests that the chemicals in vaping pens and e-cigarettes cause similar lung damage as those found in traditional tobacco products.

For help to quit smoking visit Alberta Quits.