an addictive stimulant found in tobacco To kick off our Substance Abuse Awareness Project we're starting with Nicotine to bring awareness to what it is and what harms it can cause. For links to the resources used and How Big Tobacco made cigarettes

Warning Labels With Graphic Images Dont Deter Smokers, May Encourage Reactionary Smoking A large body of research has shown that cigarettes are carcinogenic, and that smoking can lead to lung, mouth, and throat cancer

From inhaling illnesses to cardiovascular conditions and cancer, the health implications of smoking are severe

Marc Andreessen Every citizen who stops smoking, or loses a few pounds, or starts managing his chronic disease with real diligence, is caulking a crack for the benefit of us all

Nicotine use in adolescence also affects: Nicotine is addictive and the more you use it, the harder it can be to quit