Examines the dangers of nicotine use, discussing the history of the drug, its physiological and chemical effects, and ways of getting help for a nicotine addiction.
Discusses the history of tobacco, health risks associated with tobacco use, tactics employed by tobacco manufacturers, social consequences of smoking, prevention efforts, and treatment options.
Describes the American Lung Association's seven-step program for kicking the smoking habit, and offers advice on how to cope with the cravings, stress, weight gain, and setbacks that often accompany efforts to quit.
Presents opposing viewpoints on such aspects of smoking as the possible harmful effects of passive smoking, cigarette advertising, and the role of common courtesy in the smoking debate.
Presents differing opinions on the addictiveness of tobacco, the responsibility of individual smokers, the health effects of tobacco use, and other related issues.
