How to stop smoking is easier said than done. No one person, who's able to get out of the habit, can ever say it was a walk in the park. Even the most determined souls would have to go through six attempts on average before they can say they are over the habit.

However, smokers and alcoholics are not facing a hopeless and fierce battle. It's a matter of asking oneself, "Do I really want to get out of the habit?" As long as the will is there, a smoker and alcoholic will find his/her way out of the labyrinth called smoking.

Smokers and alcoholics in general should never attempt abrupt cessation. Since the body has gotten familiarity of both substances, attempting to stop instantly can lead to withdrawal, which can be as deadly.

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It is because alcohol affects the brain as much as smoking that excessive drinkers can also fall into neurological problems like stroke, dementia, and neuropathy that often show up in later years. My mom, though not a smoker or drinker, is constantly at risk of stroke because of hypertension. Having a stroke is serious, and if you can avoid it by choosing to stop smoking and stop drinking, I highly recommend you make that decision.

Alcoholics are also at risk of facing psychiatric problems like depression, anxiety, and suicidal tendencies since the substance itself is known as a depressant.

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There are many reasons why people smoke, and just as many reasons why people drink excessively. Both are addictive, and both cause damage to one's health. Before your health is permanently damaged, deciding to stop smoking and stop drinking will probably extend your life significantly and improve your health immensely.

The prevalence of alcoholism in the United States is astounding. National surveys reveal that more than half of the adult population had more than one drink of alcohol within the past 30 days. In current estimates, about 5% of the total population are heavy drinkers while 15% binge drank.

Similar to smoking, alcohol is an addictive substance that can eventually form into a habit and addiction since it also circulates in the entire body. The first organ that becomes overworked due to alcohol is the liver. This organ tries to neutralize the amount of alcohol in the body by storing it and eliminating it as waste.

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