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This book offers updated information about the health consequences associated with smoking and other forms of tobacco use. It explains cultural influences, methods by which nicotine is consumed, and cancers and other health concerns and diseases associated with the use of tobacco. Discusses e-cigarettes and vaping, plus ways to prepare and quit smoking, tools and products to help, nicotine replacement therapy, and tips for dealing with the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Introduces students to the complex issues involved in the use of E-cigarettes and vaping, challenging them to think independently through the presentation of the predominant arguments for and against this behavior, supported by relevant facts, quotations, examples, and statistics.

Explains that e-cigarettes are not really a safe alternative to smoking as they contain nicotine and other chemicals that can cause health problems.

A collection of editorials and reports on vaping, covering the e-cigarette industry, its popularity, related laws and legislation, and more.

"Introduces young readers to the dangers of e-cigarettes and nicotine addiction and shows ways that users have found help. Learn about the physical and mental effects of e-cigarette use and its negative impact on lives. Additional features include a Fast facts spread, an infographic, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index , and sources for further research"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a history of the tobacco industry and smoking, looks at laws related to tobacco, features a biographical listing of significant people in the field, and includes a chronology, a glossary, and a guide to further research.

"Provides basic consumer health information for teens on prenatal care, pregnancy complications, labor and delivery, postpartum care, caring for newborn infants, and the emotional and legal issues of teen parenting. Includes index and directory of teen pregnancy resources and low-income pregnant women"--Provided by publisher.

"This book explains how peer pressure works, as well as how to resist it"--Back cover.

Describes the dangers of tobacco, nicotine, and marijuana through smoking, chewing, and vaping. Examines how smoking gained popularity, and the fight against large corporations to expose its dangers. Also offers tips for smoking cessation. Includes color photographs, a glossary, text-dependent questions, research project ideas, and further resources.

The use of nicotine products has impacted the lives of millions of people. Tobacco products like cigarettes and chewing tobacco have been proven to cause cancer, heart and lung disease, and many other health problems. Although e-cigarettes and electronic vapor devices were once touted as being safer than cigarettes, recent research has shown that vaping exposes users to dangerous levels of toxic, cancer-causing chemicals. This book provides statistics and information that clearly show the dangers of nicotine use among teenagers.