tobacco

Describes the physical, emotional, historical, and societal effects of nicotine addiction, providing statistics that show the extent of the problem in the United States.

Profiles the role of tobacco and smoking in times of war and in times of prosperity.

Provides basic consumer health information for teens on tobacco use, addictions, and related diseases and medical conditions. Includes a chronology of significant developments related to smoking and health and a list of additional resources.

Nick Naylor, chief spokesman for the Academy of Tobacco Studies, is accustomed to being harassed, heckled, and vilified by antismoking zealots, but things turn really ugly when he is forced to step up his efforts on behalf of smoking in order to keep his job.

Presents three sets of essays that debate issues related to smoking bans, discussing whether bans protect public health or infringe on individual rights, the validity of lawsuits against big tobacco companies, and the legality of restrictions on tobacco advertising.

Explores the history of tobacco, discusses its role in culture, describes the psychological and physiological effects of smoking and chewing tobacco, and offers suggestions on how to quit using tobacco.

A collection of articles on the pros and cons of teenage tobacco use and the tobacco industry practices in the United States.

Discusses addiction to cigarettes, how it is encouraged by advertising, the physiological damage it can cause, reasons to avoid starting, and ways to quit.

Presents a collection of essays that debate the various issues related to smoking, including its health risks, the tobacco industry, smoking regulation, and more.

Offers teens an overview of the many dangers associated with smoking, urging them not to smoke and offering help to those who want to quit.