
What Happens To Teen Smokers?
Nobody smokes their first cigarette thinking they’ll be a smoker, but if you’re experimenting it’s easy to become hooked. Most adult smokers start in their teens, and half of them will be killed by their habit coughing, spluttering and having hear...
Five Myths About Smoking Among Teens
While teens may be aware that smoking is harmful to their health, they are also heavily influenced by what they hear from TV shows, movies and of course, their friends. As a result, teens are more likely than adults to believe common myths about s...
Teens And Smoking: Facts
Many people believe other forms of tobacco, such as e-cigarettes or chewing tobacco, are safer than smoking because they are not inhaling smoke. However, this is not true. These products still contain many dangerous chemicals and ingredients that ...
Health Effects Of Smoking On Young People
Among young people, the short-term health consequences of smoking include respiratory and non respiratory effects, addiction to nicotine, and the associated risk of other drug use. Long-term health consequences of youth smoking are reinforced by t...
Smoking: How To Discourage Your Children?
Research shows that children are less likely to smoke if their primary role models for example, their parents do not smoke. If you have found quitting difficult and still smoke, share your experiences with your child and help them learn from your ...
Teen Smokers: 7 Good Reasons To Quit
The younger you start smoking, the more damage your body will suffer when you get older. Here are seven reasons to quit and eight ways to help you do it.
Teen Smoking: How To Help Your Teen Quit
If you find your teen smoking, take it seriously. Stopping teen smoking in its tracks is the best way to promote a lifetime of good health. As a parent, you're a powerful influence in your teen's life.