According to a study published in the medical journal, Chest, chronic smokers spent more time in light sleep, especially earlier in the night
Non-smokers can also be exposed to the chemical substances such as nicotine in smoke when in the presence of smokers
Nicotine is a stimulant, and studies show that while highly addictive in its own right, it is frequently paired with other substances, like alcohol and marijuana
Each drag of a cigarette reinforces the grip of addiction, making freedom feel distant and every attempt to quit harder
These include dry mouth, bad breath, tooth decay, gum disease and even oral cancer
Yet, despite just over 55% of smokers saying they had tried to quit smoking in the past year, only 7.5% were successful, according to the U.S