Smoke and Mirrors: Effects of Tobacco

You have learned about the various forms of tobacco and the associated effects on your health. Even though there are many harmful ingredients in cigarettes and tobacco, people continue to use such products. Although media and peer pressure can make smoking or chewing tobacco seem appealing, it is hard to refute the facts. It severely harms your lungs, mouth, throat, heart, and health.

If you make the decision to be tobacco free, you can use refusal skills to avoid the pressures from your peers. The information provided in this topic will help you make the informed decision to resist the use of tobacco products.