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Marijuana: Rebelling

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Using marijuana as a form of rebellion to upset parents is a short-sighted strategy.

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Nicotine Damages Arteries (1:31)

Watch this video about nicotine and its effects on all types of animals,including humans. Researchers have found evidence that nicotine is linked to atherosclerosis in mice. See how nicotine works in this video from ScienCentral.

Crack Killing More Kids (1:36)

Watch this video from the University of Florida discussing why a resurgence of cocaine-related deaths are being attributed to students and high-income adults. Cocaine deaths in Florida have nearly doubled in the past five years.

Don't Use Spit Tobacco (0:59)

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... More »

Quit Smoking: The Great American Smokeout (0:59)

Watch this video about the Great American Smokeout and why you should quit smoking on HowStuffWorks. The Great American Smokeout is held every November and large campaigns are organized to help people quit smoking. Learn why you should quit smoking... More »

Alcohol Danger (1:30)

Watch this video about the dangers of alcohol on HowStuffWorks. National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (NCAAW) was held recently and from video games that simulate drunk driving to beer goggles that impair vision, college kids nationwide all too... More »

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Smoking: The Burning Truth (13:00)

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.

Smoking: Teens and Smoking (1:21)

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.