Opinion essay

KINESTI ARINING TYAS

NIM : 53-14-0622

“Should cigarette omitted in Indonesia, so that the citizens of Indonesa got healthier”

            Cigarette made from cylinder of paper in length about 70 to 120 mm and diameter 10 mm and contains tobacco leaves that have been enumerated. Usually, cigarette sold in the package box-shaped packaging paper that can be inserted easily into pouch, and in the box there is health message to warn smokers will danger health which could be caused of smoking like cancer or a heart disease.

            Many people smoking or horrible habit because of stress, personal issues and high blood pressure. When someone smokes a cigarette they are not only hurting themselves, but others around them. Almost everyone knows that smoking causes cancer and heart disease, it can shorten your life. Why people are still smoking? The answer is obviously, addiction. Smoking is had habit to break because tobacco contains nicotine, which is highly addictive.

            If you want to stop smoking, so you must make small change to your lifestyle. The first, you must “Think Positive” you might have given up before, but tell yourself that tou’re really going to do it this time. The second “Make a plan to quit smoking” make promises, set a date and stick to it. Don’t be put off by a wedding, party or other time when you’d normally smoke. Third, “Change your diet” Is your after-dinner cigarette your favorite? A US study revealed that some foods, including meat, make cigarettes more satisfying. Others, including cheese, fruit and vegetables, make cigarettes taste terrible. So swap your usual steak or burger for a veggie pizza instead. Fourth, “Change your drink” The same study looked at drinks. Fizzy drinks, alcohol, cola, tea and coffee all make cigarettes taste better. So when you’re out, drink more water and juice. Some people find that simply changing their drink (for example, switching from wine to a vodka and tomato juice), affects their need to reach for a cigarette. Fifth, “Identify when you crave cigarettes” A craving can last five minutes. Before you give up, make a list of five-minute strategies. For example, you could leave the party for a minute, dance or go to the bar. Sixth, “Get some quitting support” If friends or family members want to give up too, suggest to them that you give up together. Seventh, “Get moving” A review of scientific studies has proved that exercise (even a five-minute walk or stretch) cuts cravings and may help your brain to produce anti-craving chemicals. Eight, “Keep your hands and mouth busy” Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) can make you twice as likely to succeed. As well as patches, there are tiny tablets, lozenges, gum and a nasal spray. If you like holding a cigarette, use an inhalator. Try putting your drink in the hand that usually holds a cigarette, or drink from a straw to keep your mouth busy. And finally, “Make a list of reasons to quit” Keep reminding yourself why you gave up. Make a list of the reasons and read it when you need support. Ex-smoker Chris, 28, says: "I used to take a picture of my baby daughter with me when I went out. If I was tempted, I’d look at that."