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Describes the history, effects, social aspects, and physical dangers of using tobacco and caffeine products.

Examines the dangers of nicotine use, including a history of the drug, its physiological and chemical effects, and ways of getting help with an addiction to it.

"It has been used in sacred ceremonies, in medicine, and as a life-saving cash crop in the New World. But today, tobacco is a problem--a big problem. It is one of the first substances to which young people become addicted, and it contains thousands of chemicals that are dangerous to smokers and to those who are simply in the proximity of the smoke. In "Tobacco: Through the Smoke Screen", you'll learn the story of tobacco, its history, its role in...

"Explores the pros and cons of several smoking-related issues, including personal responsibility, corporate responsibility, second-hand smoke and banning smoking. Aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking and Listening. Text contains critical thinking components in regards to social issues and history. Includes bibliography, glossary, index, and relevant websites"--

Discusses why people smoke, the ingredients in cigarettes, the effects of smoking, and how to quit.

Examines the role of tobacco as a major economic, political, social, and health issue. Includes information on the tobacco industry and on the hazards of smoking.