ABOUT US
We the 'Commit to Quit' Anti-Smoking Campaign is a movement that strives to create a difference in our society.
We advocate for a cause, mainly to establish a community where individuals are informed of the negative consequence of smoking and also aware of recreational activities one can engage in to alleviate stress-related toxin.
THE MISSION
We the “Commit to Quit” Anti-Smoking Campaign constantly strives to meet the Hope & Resiliency to Young Smokers through implementing Recreational Activities.
THE VISION
Our campaign aspires to be notable as well as Perfect model for young people,and be the reason of change for the better.
THE GOALS
- We are Embarking on a new era, wherein we seek for Rehabilitated Community in the way that is more Healthier.
- To catch the attention of public, specifically young smokers to engage them to our proposed Smoke-Free Practices in Relieving Stress.
- We are Optimizing our Strategies and Techniques in a best possible way.
FACTS ABOUT SMOKING
Cigarette use is the main cause of evitable demise in our community with over 87,000 Filipino Smokers dying each year from smoke-related diseases.Smoke related death are mostly due to chronic obstructive pulomonary diseases (COPD). When light up, a single stick of cigarette creates more than 7,000 chemicals, which are scientifically proven to cause cancer and diseases. One of the dreadful chemical is Nicotine, it is a chemical responsible for the release of dopamin that gives pleasure to a person. The effect of dopamin is not long lasting, it causes a smoker to seek cigarettes again.
WHAT IS SMOKING?
When a substance is burned, the resulting smoke is usually breathed in to be tasted and absorbed into the bloodstream. This practice is known as smoking. The substance used most frequently is made up of dried tobacco plant leaves that have been rolled into a small rectangle of rolling paper to form a tiny, spherical cylinder known as a cigarette.
SMOKING AND IT'S EFFECTS
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE - In addition too many negative effects to one's health, smoking can also cause change in physical appearance for continuing of use of cigarettes, this may damaged skin, teeth, nails and a lot more.
WASTE OF MONEY - Smokers spend more money than non-smokers since they have to spend their money on their health care, insurance, and especially cigarettes. Mostly more people are smoking in poorer communities, and poor people spend more on cigarettes which leads them to poverty. Imagine, one stick of tobacco costs about Php7, while a pack costs more than Php100.
MISBEHAIVIOUR - Cigarettes also have a bad effect in our behavior, like we're doing such things that we don't usually do before. It is being addictive, because its our choice to take a risk when smoking. Smoking actually increases anxiety and tension, that is why lots of young people start smoking due to peer pressure. The misbehaving act is more seemingly influenced right from the peers around their circle.
IMPROPER WASTE DISPOSAL - After smoking, a smoker consumes the cigarettes and then discards the butts wherever they like. This is where "improper waste disposal" become evident.It is undoubtedly one of the main causes of the presence of waste in the communities, as well as it may lead to sewage irrigation problem. On the other hand, it is also a burden for marine life, fishes mistook the cigarette butts for food.
DISEASES - When a person smokes, toxic gasses called carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide pass into almost every organs of your body. This can cause disease like Lung Cancer, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and Heart disease. These are just three examples of deadly diseases that you can attain once you start smoking.
RECREATIONAL WAYS
SPORTS - In engaging in recreational activities like sports such as basketball, you can be more productive and most specially you can put aside your smoking hobby. Not only will it help you physically, but it will also enhance your respiratory breathing that has been damaged by your smoking habit.
ARTS - Doing something creative shifts our minds to work effectively and artistically.This transforms stress into beneficial bodily reactions, such as the release of the mood-stabilizing hormone called serotonin. Additionally, making crafts or something on your own also creates a useful habit that will help in the transition from smoking to a healthy alternative stress-relieving activity.
EXERCISE - When we exercise, our dopamine levels increase, which gives us a sense of motivation and fulfillment. As a result, we feel less stressed, which makes it simpler to resist the urge to smoke.
MEDITATION- One's mind is freed up and they become relaxed when they meditate. People experience less stress and have more energy, which enhances their general well-being. It is way better stress reliever than engaging and using cigarette.
BEING ONE WITH NATURE - Getting outside and taking in our surroundings is a nice way to release stress. We can be inspired by the world we live in and come to terms with our decisions. This is a healthier option for stress relief than smoking, since it will not only benefit the person, but also the environment.
ENTERTAINMENT – Consumption of cigarette is becoming a solution for young people to release stress nowadays. But instead of doing these practices, people can consider entertainment like watching movies and listening to music as the way to overcome their stress. In this way, people can tend to appreciate taking care of themselves and realizing that there’s a lot of ways they can reduce their tension rate.
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