Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Serdal Baysal said that it is not possible to quit smoking only through smoking cessation clinics or the laws to be passed, and that different things need to be done for this.
Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Serdal Baysal said that it is not possible to quit smoking only through smoking cessation clinics or the laws to be passed. Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. warns about the harms of smoking and alcohol on the occasion of Green Crescent Week. Serdal Baysal said that addictive substances such as cigarettes and alcohol are very dangerous. Pointing out that the use of these substances has become widespread in recent years, especially among young people, Baysal said, "Alcohol and cigarettes have become a public health problem because they are something that targets the young population. While only people who use alcohol are harmed, people who do not smoke are also harmed. Non-smokers are also harmed in environments with smoking." or when a smoker comes near him, there is an interaction, albeit passive, from him. Smoking is one of the most important causes of many dangerous diseases. Cardiovascular diseases, strokes, paralysis, lung diseases and other cancers, which we can call the most deadly diseases in the world and in our country. Smoking is one of the most important known causes. That's why we must get rid of smoking. It is necessary to carry out serious policies and educational studies regarding this issue. Otherwise, it is not possible to prevent this only with smoking cessation clinics or laws to be passed. Research shows this. Smoking cessation advertisements, polyclinic services are helpful in quitting smoking. "It must be effective, but we need to do different things," he said.
Stating that alcohol consumption does not only harm the body, Baysal said, "When we drink alcohol, we can cause a traffic accident or a fight. We lose the self-control system in our body. Because alcohol directly affects the cells in the nervous system. That's why we need to avoid addictive substances. People who quit smoking and drinking must be very strong-willed. One needs to prepare oneself. The person makes a plan and says 'I will get rid of this disease' 'I will get rid of this chemical that harms me' If he approaches with a certain discipline by saying 'I need to know', he can be saved. "This is available with some examples," he said.
Stating that they continued this with a trial because young people interact with each other, Baysal said, "This is where the responsibility of families and teachers at school falls. If abnormal behavior is observed in the child, a close relationship should be established. Because when children get used to such substances, they definitely give a clue. There may be disruption in going to school and academic success may decrease. Friendly relationships may change. "What young people should do is not to say 'I am addicted to alcohol or cigarettes'," he said.
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