SMOKING STINKS!
Smoking is one of the worst things you can do to your body. Yet every single day, some kids and teens start smoking. Why?
Some start because they are curious
Some start because everyone else is smoking and they want to be part of the crowd
Others like the idea of doing something dangerous, which is a silly reason!
And some have the idea it will make them look cool and adult
Tobacco is a plant - the leaves are dried and crushed to be smoked in cigarettes, pipes or cigars.
Vaping is done by using electronic cigarettes.
Tobacco and the liquid in e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is very addictive. If you're addicted to something it's very hard to stop doing it, even if you want to.
Most people realise it's not smart to smoke and there are fewer people smoking now than before.
Smart, well educated people know that smoking and tobacco use can cause cancer and heart disease.
But there are other problems too:
Bad breath
yellow teeth
smelly clothes
more colds and coughs
trouble keeping up with friends when playing sports
empty wallet - cigarettes and tobacco products are expensive! Why burn your money away?
Cigarettes and other tobacco products kill many people every year. The nicotine and other poisonous chemicals cause lots of diseases, like lung problems, heart problems and cancer.
If you smoke, you hurt your lungs and heart each time you light up. It also can make it harder for blood to move around in the body, so smokers may feel tired and cranky. The longer you smoke, the worse the damage gets.
What's It Like to Smoke, Vape, or Use Smokeless Tobacco?
Usually, people don't like smoking, vaping, or using smokeless tobacco at first. Your body is smart, and it knows when it's being poisoned. When people try smoking for the first time, they often cough a lot and feel pain or burning in their throat and lungs. This is your lungs' way of trying to protect you and tell you to keep them smoke-free.
Also, many people say that they feel sick to their stomachs or even throw up. If someone accidentally swallows chewing tobacco, they may be sick for hours. Gross!
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