The Surgeon General based much of the classification of tobacco products as addictive on their ability to trigger strong, often irresistible urges to use, despite a desire to quit and in the face of life-threatening health consequences
Nicotine also altered pancreatic secretion: it decreased pancreatic amylase secretion in rats, accompanied by retention of pancreatic zymogens (20, 21, 24, 25, 29-31)
Quitting smoking enhances your bodys ability to heal, lowers the risk of complications, and ultimately leads to better long-term health
A large-scale study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology found a significant association between cigarette smoking and acne severity, particularly a type called "smoker's acne" characterized by non-inflammatory comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) rather than the deep, inflamed lesions seen in other acne types