Tobacco Information For Parents
Nicotine from smoking can damage the developing brain during adolescent growing years. This part of the brain manages impulse control, making personal choices, and weighing consequences.
Teens should know that smoking and tobacco use can cause these health issues, in addition to cancer, heart, and lung disease.
- Acne
- Premature wrinkles
- Belly fat
- Hearing loss
- Dental and oral health issues
- Breathing problems
- Hormone problems
- Erectile dysfunction
- Weakened immune system
- Muscle problems
- Weakened bones
What you should do
- Know about the latest flavored tobacco and nicotine products. Vapes are often sold in candy-like packaging, taste like candy, and make tobacco easy to use.
- Know what’s in your child’s backpack? Learn how to recognize vapes.
- Talk to your kids about the dangers of tobacco and nicotine products.
- If you are a parent and you smoke, the single most important thing you can do for your health and that of your children is to quit for good. Visit QuitNowRI for free help with quitting.