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Nicotine: An Old-Fashioned Addiction (Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Drugs. Series 1)
Nicotine An Old-Fashioned Addiction - Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Drugs. Series 1 Author:Jack E. Henningfield, Miriam Cohen According to recent studies, more than 13% of American high school seniors smoke at least half a pack of cigarettes per day despite the know health hazards. Nicotine, the psychoactive drug in tobacco, has long been a major concern to governments, religious bodies, scientists, and smokers. Some scientists consider nicotine the most addictive drug... more » in existence. Why do millions of people use and abuse nicotine at such recognized risk? Why is smoking during pregnancy especially hazardous? What are the chemical elements that make smoking a serious health problem? Is science making strides towards reducing its hazards? the answers to these and related questions are to be found in this objective and scientific book which should be especially helpful to young people.« less
ISBN-13: 9780877547518 ISBN-10: 0877547513 Pages:141 Reading Level: Young Adult Rating: