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"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.

This book provides information on the popularity of vaping, as well as the health risks that this practice is likely to cause.

For young people, leading a healthy lifestyle requires education and empowerment. In Understanding Tobacco, readers will explore the social aspects and health effects of tobacco use and addiction, including e-cigarettes, and ways to make healthy choices. Sidebars challenge and expand readers' thinking while relating topics to 21st Century skills and themes--from creativity and innovation to financial literacy. Book also includes a table of contents, author biography, glossary, index, further reading, and suggested websites.

"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.

"Big Tobacco meets Silicon Valley in this corporate expos? of what happened when two of the most notorious industries collided-and the vaping epidemic was born"--Adapted from publisher description.

In a few short years, e-cigarettes have exploded in popularity, especially among teens. These devices often pack a strong punch of a highly addictive drug called nicotine and many who vape will become addicted. Addicted to E-Cigarettes and Vaping presents a realistic picture of addiction, the effects of addiction on people's lives, and how addiction can be overcome.

"Nicotine-delivery vaping devices that were designed to help adults stop smoking are now being heavily used by teens, including many teens who have never smoked cigarettes. As a result of the widespread use of vaping devices, millions of teens have become addicted to nicotine, often without being aware of the health risks. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, teen vaping is now an epidemic"--Provided by publisher.

"This book offers a head-to-toe look at the health concerns most pertinent to teens and young adults and what they can do to safeguard their health. It also provides general information on anatomy and function"--Provided by publisher.