Why It Is So Hard to Quit Smoking-The Benefits of Smoking

70% of smokers would like to quit, but only 4 to 7% will be successful. Tobacco Treatment Specialist Carol L. Rickard, author of The Benefits of Smoking: Why It's So Hard to Quit Smoking and What You Can Do about It explained what smokers perceive as the benefits and why it's so hard for people to kick the habit once they've started. She also discussed the potential risks associated with e-cigarettes and vaping. She suggested resources that smokers can use to quit for good.