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a lot of my friends are smoking. i know its a bad thing to do...yet i still want to try it. can i have your opinion with an explanation to back it up please?
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smoking is not good, my friend smoke a whole lot now his brain is defuntioned,
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I don't think you should. You know it's bad, so you shouldn't even be willing to try it.
I'm assuming that you're talking about either smoking cigarettes or smoking pot, and both are bad for you.
Smoking cigarettes causes various types of cancer, and can really wear down on your appearance. You could be 20 and look 40 because of smoking. It's really gross. It kills, and isn't exactly something one should wanna get into. I did it socially a few times but I stopped because I don't find it appealing. Plus it really messes with my breathing.
As for smoking pot, it kills brain cells. You're more than likely a young teen. You're still developing so why go and kill something that is still growing? So many kids that smoke pot are slow. They're lazy and unmotivated. It's also illegal, so I wouldn't do it for that reason either.
I just don't think you should. Don't let peer pressure get the best of you. I understand you want to fit in and be liked, but if doing something that kills you is what it takes to fit in, then that's stupid and you should be your own person. Don't sacrifice your health for someone's approval. Besides, if your friend jumped off a bridge, would you jump too? Don't do it. You're better than that.
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I can't tell you what to do. That is your decision and ONLY your decision. Yes, smoking cigarette's and/or weed may be something everyone does..but, don't do it for the wrong reasons..just to "fit" in. As the other person said, many people end up getting hooked and regret it. I'm sure (because of school) you know the effects smoking has on you. I'm 16 years old. Throughout my High School..a majority of people are usually outside smoking cigarette's or weed. It's a nasty habit. I alway's see people pressuring eachother to do it. Cigarette's are not only expensive but they basically kill millions of people a year. I know too many people who have died from it. Weed, may not kill as many, but it is just as bad. It damages your lungs (just like cigarette's). If you think about it, neither of them are a good habit to have. In the end, the only person you are hurting is yourself. I do understand that you want to experiment and stuff..what teen doesn't? I don't think you should do this. But, please, if you are going to do this..make sure you know what you're doing, and make sure it doesn't become an addictive habit.
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EDIT : I figured you weren't talking about cigarettes, but it's actually pretty much the same with weed and everything else.... once you start one thing, all the rest come along with it, know what I mean? It's kind of like a package deal.
Hi,
Since you want an opinion, I'll just tell you what happened to me, and you can base it off that.
All my friends smoke, with the exception of maybe 2 or 3. They all started when they were 13 and 14, and now are hooked. Not to mention that almost all of the smoking progressed to other stupid habits. They regret it every single day because they are dependent on something that costs them a lot of money. And now when they try to quit, they cant and become miserable.
I wanted to try smoking when I was 15. I stopped myself even though my friends were CONSTANTLY pressuring me. But I told them I thought it was disgusting and pointless, not to mention a waste of time and life. They ALL agree now.
I don't have to worry about paying for cigarettes, having an addiction, having bad breath and gross teeth, and smelling like it all the time. It's normal to be curious, but the feeling goes away after a while. Now I'm completely disgusted by the whole idea of having smoke come out of your mouth. In my opinion, it's just pointless and for people who have nothing better to do.
Also, if you're gonna do something, make sure you have a good reason to back it up with. Don't do something cause your friends want you too, you'll end up regretting it.
Good luck.
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You know it's bad, so don't do it.
Smoking once drastically increases your chances of getting lung cancer. And, the more you smoke, obviously, the more of a chance you have.
There are so many statistics out there that can prove why smoking is bad, but, the best one, for you at least, since I'm assuming you're not 18 because you said it was bad, is that it's illegal.
I bet you're 13-16, and you want to try smoking because of peer pressure. Well, guess what? The moment you give in is the moment your friends realize they can get you to do a lot more than you're probably willing to. Take a stand and tell your "friends" how STUPID they are for smoking. It's not even cool, and I don't understand why anyone would do it. Since when is a bunch of smoke traveling through your lungs FUN?
I'll tell you what it is: suicide.
If you do decide to smoke, have fun killing yourself. And, you'll get addicted and won't be able to stop, without a lot of stressful work behind it.
--Jack
(17/m)
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