Tobacco

Smoking is a serious health risk and can be a difficult habit to quit. This title focuses on problems associated with smoking that young people might encounter in their daily lives. Each title acknowledges the pressure young people are under from their peers and the media and gives guidance and support in a lively, sympathetic, and positive way. The approach follows a choice and consequences sequence. Real case studies are presented along with quotes and personal accounts in the...
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Smoking is a serious health risk and can be a difficult habit to quit. This title focuses on problems associated with smoking that young people might encounter in their daily lives. Each title acknowledges the pressure young people are under from their peers and the media and gives guidance and support in a lively, sympathetic, and positive way. The approach follows a choice and consequences sequence. Real case studies are presented along with quotes and personal accounts in the sidebars. Advice on how to handle situations is given in e-mails from friends and older siblings as well as from experts on problem pages.