Introduction Once considered a glamorous and sophisticated habit, smoking is now viewed with increasing disapproval. The recognition of the health risks of smoking is a primary cause of this change in public opinion, and it has led to significant changes in the behavior of many Americans. Over the past four decades, the proportion of cigarette smoking among adults in the United States has dropped 30%. Private businesses and all levels of government have jumped on the …showed first 75 words of 1419 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1419 total…form of an inhaler for prescription use in 1997. A physician may also prescribe additional medications for very heavy smokers or those who have tried unsuccessfully to quit. Some people are helped by clonidine, a drug used to aid heroin addicts during withdrawal. Others benefit from antidepressants or anti-anxiety drugs. Your physician may have other resources to share with you that are unique to your community, such as cessation programs, support programs, or a hotline number.