May affect teens behavior, concentration, memory and their ability to learn Increases risk of low impulse control Chronic nicotine exposure may lead to insulin resistance & type 2 diabetes Inhaled nicotine increases heart rate and blood pressure Nicotine is highly addictive Nicotine acts as a gateway drug and primes the brain so things like cocaine and heroin are more rewarding Exacerbate asthma & other lung conditions Releases unsafe levels of lead, chromium, manganese, and/or nickel into the lungs & environment Increased risk of lung, bladder cancer Increased risk of heart disease Persistent cough, bronchitis, congestion/phlegm Mental Health: strong relationship between youth smoking and depression, anxiety and stress
Were talking about nicotine addiction, lung-hating tar, and a lineup of toxic compounds that nobody really signed up for
Fire Temple The Tower of Silence: Spirituality is not only about living but also about death, the associated rituals and philosophies
We were talking about Saved!, the religion movie, and I ask Mack when the last time he went to church was