My Experience of Smoking

For me smoking was mainly a social pastime that I mainly carried out in pubs, especially if I was waiting for a friend to come back from the bar as it gave me something to do. I also used to have a huge weight problem and therefore used to substitute chocolate with a coffee and a cigarette. Obviously for others it is a substitute for other pleasures. See image http://home.wlv.ac.uk/~0480829/SMOKINg.bmp

When I met my husband, who is totally intolerant of any weakness, addiction etc, he nagged me that much I decided to give up. I was glad I did as shortly after marrying I fell pregnant and I strongly disagree with putting an unborn child at risk. I am also glad I gave up because of the money I have saved over the years; I cannot believe how expensive cigarettes are now.

An interesting web site which tied in with our lecture is http://smokingsides.com/
as this shows both sides of the argument.