Critics argue, though, that enforcement is lax
Someone who smokes 5 cigarettes a day has twice the risk of lung cancer compared to a non-smoker, although even a non-smoker has a small risk of lung cancer
Cravings only last a few minutes from beginning to end, so making a short phone call, or finding a task to keep keep your hands busy and your mind off smoking, such as: Chew gum, slowly eat a piece of hard candy or lollipop Play a game on your cell phone Put a straw or toothpick in your mouth Switch tasks for a change of scenery Play with a rubber band Munch on some carrot sticks, nuts or celery Squeeze a stress ball Take some deep cleansing breaths and try to relax Use a relaxation CD Drink lots of water Go outside and blow bubbles, this mimics the deep breathing done while smoking Try crossword or Sudoku puzzles or word search books Take a 10-minute nap Read the newspaper or start a new book Take a shower or hot bath Put together a Survival Kit with a few of these items so youre ready when the craving strikes
First, it made people feel better and perform more efficiently
Navy Plug: This name was given because sailors would fill a long canvas tube with tobacco (or tightly wrap rope around tobacco) and sometimes add flavourings like rum, fruits and spices
