That first cigarette can lead to a lifetime of dependency, as well as cancer, strokes, heart attacks … Here’s why smokers crave their nicotine hit – and how they can fight back ...

Smoking among youngsters is a growing public health concern, driven by peer pressure, curiosity, stress, and social media influence. Experts warn that early tobacco use raises risks of heart disease, ...

Smoking: Even though it's known that tobacco is harmful to health and causes cancer, smokers don't quit the habit. But have you ever wondered what the real reason is for a person getting addicted to ...

Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable diseases and deaths worldwide. Despite widespread awareness of its dangers, millions of people still struggle to quit. Nicotine addiction is ...

In talking with fellow clinicians about addiction, the one view that I encounter most frequently is this: Addiction is a trauma response. That is to say, if someone has an addiction (to alcohol, ...

After actor Arshad Warsi revealed he quit smoking in just one week after decades, many are wondering: does quitting "cold turkey" actually work?