Some common substances found in tobacco smoke
- Hexamine : component used in barbecue lighter fluid
- Lead : metal used in the production of batteries
- Nicotine : used as an insecticide
- Tar : a material used for road construction
- Acetone : found in nail polish removers
- Ammonia : a common cleaning product
- Methanol : component of rocket fuel
- Toluene : used in the production of paints
- Acetic acid : an ingredient added to hair dyes
- Arsenic : component of some rat poisons
- Butane : gas used in lighters
- Benzene : found in rubber glue
- Cadmium : a toxic element used in some battery acids
- Carbon monoxide : a gas emitted from car exhaust
- Naphthalene : used in the production of mothballs
What changes happen when you quit smoking?
Just a few hours after smoking your last cigarette, your blood pressure and heart rate drop. Carbon monoxide levels in your blood also drop. After a year without tobacco, your risk of heart disease drops by 50%.
Quitting smoking brings immediate benefits: food tastes better, bad breath disappears, and skin becomes healthier. Your physical appearance improves, but so does your overall well-being.
If you struggle with smoking cravings but want to continue quitting, watch the video below for helpful tips to reduce nicotine cravings:
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