Michael Burgan

Tobacco and Nicotine Michael Burgan

This book gives middle-school students the lowdown on the consequences of tobacco and nicotine drug use, describing the symptoms of addiction, including the physical, emotional, financial, and social damage that can arise from substance abuse. Alarming facts and statistics share how prevalent tobacco and nicotine abuse is among teens. Readers will learn that cigars, cigarettes, snuff, and chewing tobacco all contain the highly addictive drug nicotine. They'll learn how this drug impacts the central nervous system. Compelling stories of teens impacted by tobacco and nicotine abuse are shared. An entire chapter provides realistic suggestions for getting help.