At least 30 people suffer from a major smoking-related illness for every smoker who passes away
Aside from experiencing mood swings, irritability, and anxiety, the stress of dealing with wanting a ciggie is also a major contributing factor to severe headaches
Smokeless tobacco, just like cigarettes, is addictive and is known to contain higher levels of nicotine compared to commercially manufactured cigarettes
Research from the University of Texas at Austin published in 2024 showed that 50% of all cannabis users surveyed felt there was no risk associated with smoking marijuana one or two times per week, while another 46% thought there was a slight to moderate risk
Some of the topics discussed during the program are understanding why these teens are smoking, preparing for quit day, nicotine addiction and withdrawal, accessing and maintaining social support, and coping with stress