TOBACCO

WARNING SIGNS

Worried that your friend is using tobacco? Answering yes to one or more of the following signs may indicate that your friend has a problem.

• Wheezing
• Coughing
• Bad breath
• Smelly hair and clothes
• Yellow-stained teeth and fingers
• Frequent colds
• Decreased sense of smell and taste
• Difficulty keeping up with sports and athletic activities
• Bleeding gums (smokeless tobacco)
• Frequent mouth sores (smokeless tobacco)

Encourage your friend to seek help. For information, call your state Department of Public Health or the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information at 1-800-729-6686.

REALITY CHECK Not everyone is smoking. Research shows that fewer than 20% of teens are regular smokers – and more than 60% have never even tried a cigarette.

 

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