A recent study of admired films with popular stars by the journal "Tobacco Control," "Found that 65% smoked on screen at least once and 42% portrayed smoking as an essential character trait in one or more films. Three film stars - Leonardo DiCaprio, Sharon Stone and John Travolta - smoked in three or more films" (Boseley)
"They start smoking because they think it will give them a better image like being cooler, more attractive, or more popular. Because of their low self-image, they don't have the confidence to 'say no' when a cigarette is offered to them" (Breznicky et
The data underscore the relative importance of reducing parental smoking and developing a closer parent-child bond for lessening the use of tobacco. Thus, prevention programs should not only focus on the social influence of peers, but they should also expand their scope and devote greater attention to personality and family risk factors (Brook 185)
"Most smokers smoke out of habit. Once the habit is ended, many of smoking's most harmful effects decline rather quickly" (Douglas 49)
The habit builds until smoking is so "natural" the smoker feels more relaxed by smoking. Some smokers say smoking gives them "something to do with their hands (always important) and (combining busy hands with cigarette-dulled taste buds) prevents them from overeating" (Hammerle 7)
It sounds simple in principle; however, most smokers find simply stopping their habit is next to impossible. Experts recommend smokers get rid of all their smoking materials including lighters and ashtrays, share your plan to quit with family and friends so they can help encourage you, and be prepared to feel the urge to smoke (Yoakam)