smoking

Brother Bear's association with the Too-Tall Gang and a private talk with Gramps convince him to put all his efforts into persuading cubs not to take up cigarette smoking.

Presents an A to Z question and answer book about tobacco use and provides facts by the American Cancer Society, information about smoking-related diseases, and discussions on advertisements, addiction, cancer, therapy, and more.

Explains what tobacco is, its history, and its effects on the human body, examines some of the dangers associated with tobacco use, and discusses the legal and physical impact of tobacoo for teens, and where to go for help.

Discusses the dangers of using e-cigarettes including their addictive properties, the challenges of treatment and recovery, and efforts to prevent their use and abuse.

Examines why teenagers smoke and how to reduce or prevent teenage smoking.

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.

Presents differing opinions on the issue of tobacco use, discussing its seriousness as a problem, regulation of tobacco and alternatives, and the impact of media on an individual's choice to smoke.

"Medical science has proven that cigarette-smoking is a serious health hazard. So why are so many teens picking up the habit? Teens and Smoking explores the real-life choices teens face as they develop an understanding of risks and consequences and of right and wrong.".

"The Risks of Addictive Nicotine and Toxic Chemicals: E-cigarettes are sold to help people quit using cigarettes but they present dangers of their own. Despite assurances from producers that the devices are safe, there are warnings from health experts that their use can be addictive and contain carcinogens. Included among the sidebars is one detailing the real dangers of these devices to children. Teens can learn the benefits of these devices, what's in the vapor they are inhaling, how the vapor can harm them, and the improper way e-cigs are used. They can also discover ways they can help others kick the e-cigarette habit"--Provided by the publisher.