DrSugar is in the house! This week she’s reminding us that smoking, even in moderation, is a habit worth breaking. Dear DrSugar, I don’t consider myself a smoker, but do smoke socially. I have three or four cigarettes almost every weekend – I tend to smoke when I have a few drinks. I don’t think this is dangerous, but am wondering just how bad this is for my health? One Social Smoker Thank you for asking this question, as I’m certain that there are many people out there who can relate to you in terms of your smoking patterns. Even

though you don’t consider yourself a “smoker,” you actually are, and can be labeled as a “social smoker.” According to the University of Montana website, social smoking is a pattern of tobacco use that is based on the context of its use – smoking in social settings like bars, nightclubs, and sporting or music events. The social situations act as a trigger or cue to the person to smoke. Now that we’ve defined social smoking, keep reading to learn the health risks of the occasional smoke.

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DrSugar Answers: How Dangerous Is Social Smoking?