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Smoking shown to worsen stress levels. New research has revealed that, contrary to what
many have believed, smoking does not relieve stress but in fact has the opposite effect.
Scientists from the London School of Medicine and Dentistry in the United Kingdom observed
the stress level of nearly 500 people as they tried to quit smoking after being diagnosed
with a condition of heart disease. They found that 41% of those who managed to stay smoke
free a year later had significantly lower levels of stress compared to those who continued
to smoke. The researchers concluded that the smokers continued to deal with discomfort
of cravings between cigarettes that would occur several times a day. Those who were
successful in quitting, on the other hand, faced initial discomfort but had greater freedom
from nicotine cravings in the long term and thus had eliminated a significant source of
stress.
We thank the London School of Medicine and Dentistry researchers for this study showing
another detrimental aspect of smoking and that in actuality it does not relieve stress.
May we all work toward freedom from this harmful substance so that all beings can benefit from
clean air and good health�
