A guide to quitting smoking and vaping that provides information on addiction, health risks, nicotine replacement therapies, alternative cessation methods, support groups, weight gain, and other related topics.
"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.
"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.
Vaping is often used to cut down on the use of traditional cigarettes, but research increasingly shows the harmful effects of e-cigarettes. E-Cigarettes and Vaping Risks presents a realistic picture of the effects of drug use and abuse, addiction, and the challenges of treatment and recovery.
E-cigarettes and vape pens may look harmless and come in fun flavors, but they can pack many times the addictive power of traditional cigarettes. E-Cigarettes and Their Dangers looks at the consequences of e-cigarette use on the body, e-cigarettes as a gateway to other drug use, and what withdrawal and treatment looks like for users.
"Tobacco use is the world's leading preventable cause of death. This title explores the history of tobacco, its effects on the body, government policies toward it, and ways that users can quit"--Provided by publisher.
"Alcohol and tobacco have long histories as socially acceptable drugs. And yet, both alcohol and tobacco can be exceedingly deadly. For instance, excessive drinking has been cited as a cause of death in 1 out of 10 adults under the age of 64. Understanding the potential risks of legal drugs is a challenge all teens will have to confront"--Back cover.
the risks of addictive nicotine and toxic chemicals
Bass, Elissa
2016
"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.
Presents a collection of articles that provide information on the history and use of nicotine, discussing the effects of the drug on the human body, government efforts to reduce nicotine addiction, and more.
