smoking cigarettes, short term effects?

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OK, I know the long term effects, cancer, shortness of breath, chronic high blood pressure, etc.
But the short-term effects, which my body (apparently) craves.
I say apparently because it may be the long-term effects which I'm actually looking for.
After all, smoking is one of the few legal ways to commit suicide.
But I'm not sure why, after quitting smoking (for 2 weeks, after 37 years), I still crave a cigarette.
Do you have any real insights?
Is it just the short-term-
Higher blood pressure, endorphin increase, ability to focus, calming influence, etc.
Or is there possibly something else?
What do you think?
My sincere thanks for any input.

B.B. Wolf · Accepted Answer

You've been smoking for 37 years ... it's an addiction ,a habit and a way of life .You don't crave the long term ill effects . Your mind still wants the relaxing effects of a cigarette ........ You'll get cravings for years . But soon you'll just ignore them.......................

NewRolas · Answer

Short term and immediate effects are basically the smell, dry mouth, stained teeth, and a lighter wallet, but I hear it can quickly cause high blood pressure if you also use caffeine

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