Smoke and Mirrors: Effects of Tobacco
Smoking kills hundreds of thousands of people a year. This number is astounding, but even so, 3,000 new smokers start every day. Some teens start smoking because of peer pressure, advertisements, or bad decision making. Even with warning labels on tobacco products, many teens and adults are not aware that smoking and tobacco use are extremely dangerous. In this topic, you will learn why tobacco is a high-risk behavior, the effects it has on your body, and how to resist the everyday pressures of your peers.
Essential Questions
- How does tobacco affect the body?
- How does teen use of tobacco impact the community?