How can I make my dad stop smoking?

Good for you for looking out for your dad. He’s lucky to have someone who loves him so much.

Quitting smoking is really hard - even people who WANT to quit, struggle.

But smoking is the number one cause of illness and death in North America. Cigarettes contain poisons such as nicotine, tar, ammonia, arsenic, formaldehyde, hydrogen cyanide, and lead. Nasty substances! Not only is your Dad at MUCH higher risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer, but also periodontal disease, inflammatory bowel disease and ulcers, blood clots, impotence, and more.

And on top of all that, smoking makes people smell bad and gives them bad breath. It turns teeth yellow and contributes to facial wrinkles. And it costs thousands of dollars a year.

The good news is that your Dad will experience the benefits very quickly as soon as he quits smoking.

Show your Dad this post and tell him you want him to stay healthy for a long time. He’s the one who has to make the decision, but you can provide him with support.

There is help for people who want to quit. One place your Dad can get more information about quitting smoking is at http://www.smart-heart-living.com/quit_smoking.html

Good luck!