Why is smoking so addictive – and what are the best ways to give up?
- Posted on March 12, 2026
- By The Guardian
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Why is smoking so addictive – and what are the best ways to give up?

That first cigarette can lead to a lifetime of dependency, as well as cancer, strokes, heart attacks … Here’s why smokers crave their nicotine hit – and how they can fight back