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Smoking and the damages thereof

Most people who smoke started smoking when they were teenagers. Those who have friends and/or parents who smoke are more likely to start smoking than those who don’t. Some teenagers say that they “just wanted to try it,” or they thought it was “cool” to smoke.

SMOKING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE

All about the new trend – vaping

Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling the aerosol, often referred to as vapor, which is produced by an e-cigarette or similar device. The term vaping is used because e-cigarettes do not produce tobacco smoke, but rather an aerosol, often mistaken for water vapor, that actually consists of fine particles.

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Painkillers – a highly addictive dependency

Painkillers are medications that are used to alleviate physical pain. While they are generally safe when used as prescribed, they can be highly addictive. Addiction to painkillers can have serious consequences, including physical dependence, overdose, and even death. Here are…