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In the short term: Nicotine will effect your sleep quality, mood and appetite Your mental health suffers and you can experience increased levels of irritability and anxiety brought on by constant nicotine withdrawal Smoking effects the quality of your skin, hair and teeth Smoking effects your sports performance you wont be able to exercise as well or for as long Smoking can have negative health effects for people who are on the contraceptive pill (birth control pill) In the long term: Can cause a brain stroke Mouth cancer Throat cancer Lung cancer Short wind sickness Asthma Stomach cancer and stomach ulcer Kidney and bladder cander Cervix, ovary and uterus cancers Blocked arteries Weak bones Diabetes complications Remember, social smokers (people who only smoke in social situations) and passive smokers (people who dont smoke but end up inhaling someone elses second-hand smoke) are also at risk

Here are some key concerns: Organ Damage: Chronic substance abuse can lead to severe damage to vital organs such as the liver, heart, and brain

Anyone can be affected by addiction, and you can get addicted to any mood-or-mind-altering substance

If you need advice or are struggling with cravings, you can call the National Tobacco Quit-line at 1800-11-2356, a toll-free number where trained counsellors will guide and encourage you on how to quit