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Can I smoke once in a while?
Many people justify smoking one or two cigarettes once in a while—known as social smoking—by thinking occasional smoking won’t damage their health as much as smoking every day. Unfortunately, smoking fewer cigarettes does not reduce the risk of smoking-related health problems.
What happens if you smoke a cigarette once?
Smoking just one or two times can cause immediate symptoms, such as the coughing and raw throat that you experienced, as well as nausea, lightheadedness, dizziness and other unpleasant feelings. That’s the instant effect of all those toxic chemicals coming out of a cigarette or cigar, which your body isn’t used to.
Why do I shake after smoking a cigarette?
Nicotine, the addictive drug in tobacco, gets into your bloodstream and makes your heart beat faster. This can make you feel anxious and cause your hands to shake. Talk to your doctor to get ideas on how to quit tobacco.
Is it safe for people to smoke cigarettes?
While a person might reach for the occasional cigarette because they believe it relieves stress, smoking can actually increase tension and anxiety. Over time, people who smoke are also more likely to develop depression compared to those who don’t smoke. 7
Is it bad for your health to smoke every time you go out?
Any amount of smoking can lead to addiction and cause serious health consequences. Even if you don’t smoke regularly, smoking a cigarette every now and then puts your health and future at risk. “I only smoke when I go out.”
Is it safe to smoke one day a week?
Intermittent smoking is infrequent smoking, one day here, another there, but not on a regular schedule. This type of smoking is not safe for your health. And, even if you don’t smoke every day, you can become addicted and have a hard time quitting.
It’s estimated that about one-fourth of people who smoke cigarettes in the United States smoke socially. Cigarettes contain over 7,000 chemicals. 2 When you inhale the smoke from even one cigarette, these toxins enter your bloodstream and can start to damage your heart and blood vessels.