You probably already 1( know) that smoking 2(is) bad for you. Smoking 3( causes) heart disease, emphysema and lung cancer. Smoking also 4( affects) your oral and skin health. Smoking can 5( be) dangerous to unborn children whose mothers 6( smoke) while pregnant. Smoking cigarettes 7(is) a habit that 8( is) tough to break, though. There 9( are) several smoking-cessation programs that 10( help) some, but one of the main issues with smokers who fail to quit is dealing with the urge to smoke. It may help to find some ways to resist that 11( urge) before you 12( try) to quit. Find a replacement for the oral fixation that you have acquired through smoking. If you 13( feel) the urge to smoke, 14( try) chewing gum or holding in a straw in your mouth. 15( Munch) on pretzels or hard candy to keep your mouth busy.16( Keep) a notebook handy to jot down when your cravings happen. Keeping a record of what is going on when you experience cravings 17( help) you understand why you 18( have) them. For example, if you 19( have) cravings after each meal, you 20(will know) that eating may be a trigger for your craving.
