The Devastating Effects of Smoking and How to Quit
Smoking harms you (cancer, heart disease) and others (secondhand smoke). It's addictive (worse than cocaine) but you can quit! UNAM Anti-Smoking Clinic offers virtual therapy and meds to help you overcome tobacco dependence and live a smoke-free life
Cigarette smoke is a toxic blend of over 7,000 chemicals, with a frighteningly high number (around 250) being highly toxic and 60-70 confirmed carcinogens, according to Guadalupe Ponciano Rodríguez, coordinator of the Smoking Research and Prevention Program at UNAM's Faculty of Medicine.
Despite these alarming figures, many people continue to smoke due to its addictive nature. Dr. Ponciano Rodríguez emphasizes that nicotine, a key component of tobacco, is even more addictive than cocaine and heroin. This addiction often overpowers a smoker's willpower, making quitting a challenge that requires professional help.
