According to the CDC, quitting tobacco use lowers the risk of cancer and other tobacco-related diseases
Gepner AD, Piper ME, Johnson HM, Fiore MC, Baker TB, Stein JH: Effects of smoking and smoking cessation on lipids and lipoproteins: outcomes from a randomized clinical trial
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While in the short term, an individuals anxiety will likely become exacerbated while going through withdrawals, studies have shown that people who are nicotine-free recover from psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression at a significantly higher rate than those who use nicotine
By now you know that you are not just battling a habit
Longer healing time Smoking can also lead to a more prolonged recovery time following surgery