Side Effects of Smoking Cessation WisdomCard

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Research Notes on Side Effects of Smoking Cessation


Side effects of quitting smoking include mild depression, anxiety and irritability.1 It is important that people quit smoking for a wide number of health conditions,2 although it can be a very difficult habit to overcome. The primary reason a smoking addiction is so hard to break is due to the nicotine that is found in tobacco.3

Fast Facts:

  • Nicotine is a highly addictive drug.3
  • Withdrawal symptoms usually peak around the second or third day.3
  • Headaches and nicotine cravings can occur when quitting smoking.4

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Research Notes References

  1. The Ultimate Quit Smoking Guide: Side Effects of Quitting Smoking
  2. The Ultimate Quit Smoking Guide: Effects of Smoking
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 American Cancer Society: Guide for Quitting Smoking
  4. A.D.A.M. (via Medline Plus): Nicotine Withdrawal

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