12 hours without a cigarette Did you know that your body will start to recover from damage caused by smoking about 20 minutes after your last cigarette? Once you quit smoking your body starts to repair the The health and quality-of-life benefits

These cravings are often overwhelming and difficult to ignore, usually leading individuals to relapse if not effectively managed

Purchasing a carton usually offers a lower price per pack and saves money in the long run

The disease we usually think of when we hear health risks of smoking is lung cancer, but the damage smoking can cause isnt limited to the lungs

But no matter how much they prohibit smoking, smokers end up quitting when they really want to

"Smoking is a small indulgence that I sometimes do," says Katherine, "sort of like eating too much ice cream." Social smoking is often compared with social drinking -- that is, the social smoker is to the "real" smoker what the casual weekend drinker is to the alcoholic