health

Does tar get cleared from the lung totally if you stop smoking?

Pretend you smoke a cig or some marijuana and stop for 2 months, does most of the tar clear out of your lungs or does most of it stay and accumulate no matter what the time period is between your smoking? how fast does the lung clear say 80% of the tar Answer: It’s best [...]

Does Medicaid cover the stop smoking patch?

Question in the title. I really want to quit smoking, but unfortunately on Medicaid at this moment. Answer: No but most states have quit smoking programs that will give you the patches for little or no cost. Go to the department of health website for your state and they should have a link for it.

How do I get my dad to stop smoking without anyone else finding out I know?

My dad smokes, but keeps it a secret. He doesn’t even know that I know he does it. I’m scared of him and kind of mad for him to just lie like that. And i leave clues around that I know, but I don’t even think he realizes them. and I’m really worried about his [...]

How can I convince my friend to stop smoking?

I already posted this in health, but I need as many opinions as I can get. My best friend is 14, almost 15, and she’s smoked before and quit but I really think she lied to me and still does it. I have some very good reasons. So in case she is, what are some [...]

If Michelle can get Obama to stop smoking would you be willing to let her lecture you on your kids health?

Maybe Michelle should make her family “healthy” before lecturing the rest of the country on how to be healthy – Funny – how Michelle isn’t going on a Anti-drug or Anti-smoking Tour of the country. Answer: I was hoping that the Obama would actually not only continue smoking, but smoke 10-15 packs of cigarettes per [...]

how do you stop smoking cigarettes?

my friend had started smoking in the middle of last year at a party we went to, and we watched a health video at school. She had told me that she wanted to stop, and i promised her that i would help her. So does anyone have any advice? Answer: yesterday makes 6 weeks for [...]

How can I stop smoking when I live with a smoker?

The problem is that cigarettes are so readily available to me that it’s very tough and willpower and thinking of my health apparently aren’t enough. Any suggestions for mind tricks or tips or substitutions I can try? Answer: nicoret gum & the patches I had the same problem it is very hard when your around [...]

How do I get my dad to stop smoking (please help)?

My dad has been smoking for such a long time and I’m worried about his health. I’ve tried making deals, ignoring him, not hugging him but he dosen’t seem to care and I feel like he dosen’t care about his health. What should I do? Please Please help I am begging you to please help [...]

How do I convince my daughter to stop smoking?

She just turned 18. She has picked up smoking, thinks it is a secret so far. I’m devastated, as my father died of lung cancer 6 years ago…and I was the one making the medical decisions. I don’t want to have to do that eventually for her too. I’m so concerned about her health. Answer: [...]

How do you make someone stop smoking?

seriously people, help meeeeeeeeee my dad smoke..alot…and i want him 2 stop it…but he cant.. Answer: You don’t make someone stop. They can only make themselves stop, and they have to want to. The best you can do for your dad is to sit down with him and talk about your concerns, encourage him to [...]