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Don't Use Spit Tobacco

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Watch this video about the affects of spit tobacco on oral health on HowStuffWorks. The use of spit tobacco greatly increases the risk of disease and oral cancer. Learn about the affects spit tobacco has on oral health in this video from the American Dental Association.

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Watch this video showing how smoking damages your DNA on HowStuffWorks. Researchers have found that smoking permanently alters genes associated with tumors and cancer. Learn about these new research results in this video from ScienCentral.

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Smoking cigarettes can lead to bad health and nicotine addiction. Smoking cessation programs can help smokers quit. To learn more about nicotine addiction and smoking cessation watch this video.

Marijuana Vending Machines (1:37)

Push a button on a vending machine in California and you can now receive an ounce of marijuana. Watch this Reuters video showing the next step in quick access to drugs. The drugs are available by prescription only and are protected by armed guards.

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Statistics show that the average teenage smoker starts at age 14.5 and becomes a daily smoker before age 18. In this fast-paced, MTV-style program, teens who smoke and teens who don't talk about why they think smoking still holds an appeal.

Smoking: If I Knew Then What I Know Now (1:17)

Young people express their desire to quit and wish that they had never started in this video.

Smoking: Advertising (2:14)

Learn more about the effects of cigarette advertisements on young people in this video.

Smoking: Quitting (1:50)

Check out this video on the difficulties of quitting smoking.

Smoking: Health (2:00)

Learn more about the health risks of smoking in this video.

Smoking: Addiction (2:20)

This clip examines the physical and mental addiction that smokers experience.

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Young people discuss smoking habits and why they started.

Smoking: Developing the Skills to Stay Quit (3:09)

Quitting is a process. It is important to develop the proper skills to in order to quit.

Smoking: Handling and Coping With Withdrawal (4:18)

Watch this video to learn how to handle and cope with nicotine withdrawal.

Smoking: Aids That Will Help (2:14)

Learn how to use various stop-smoking aids in this video.