Myth - I’m only a social smoker. I’m not addicted, I can quit whenever I want to
Fact or Myth
Busted:
Ok, so prove it! Can you ignore those cravings? Do you feel anxious or moody when you can’t have a cigarette? These are symptoms of addiction and that’s why it’s so hard to quit. You can suffer from these symptoms after only a few cigarettes. In fact one in two recreational smokers will become addicted to nicotine.
Want to know more? See nicotine dependence and the body.