According the clinical reports, people who cease the habit of
smoking are known to drink less alcohol. This indicates that quitting smoking
is good for your liver. After analysing and evaluating two on-going studies,
researchers have concluded that ex-smokers significantly reduce their alcohol
intake.
The link between smoking, alcoholism and poor health is already
established. Quitting smoking and limiting alcohol intake dramatically reduce
the risk of cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Researchers conducted two studies by using data of household
surveys. The smoking and alcohol toolkit studies collected the data on smoking
and alcohol consumption in England. They examined data of nearly 6,200
participants (above 16 years of age).
Experts found that those who attempted to cease smoking habit
within the last week had lower cravings for alcohol. In addition, they reported less craving for
binge drinking. At the same time, people who quit smoking recently drank less
alcohol. However, the exact cause behind this link is not established.
Quitting Smoking
You may come across many treatments and medicines that claim
to help you quit smoking. But are they reliable? It is always safe to visit
your doctor to know about the various modes of treatments that help in smoking cessation. Nicotine Replacement
Therapy (NRT) is so far the best way to get rid of smoking. NRT is available in
various forms such as tablets, chewing gum, patches, etc.
