e-Cigarettes
The Risks of Addictive Nicotine and Toxic Chemicals
Dangerous Drugs
Reading Level: 6
Interest Level: 5+
The Risks of Addictive Nicotine and Toxic Chemicals: E-cigarettes are sold to help people quit using cigarettes but they present dangers of their own. Despite assurances from producers that the devices are safe, there are warnings from health experts that they use can be addictive and contain carcinogens. Included among the sidebars is one detailing the real dangers of these devices to children. Teens can learn the benefits of these devices, what's in the vapor they are inhaling, how the vapor can harm them, and the improper way e-cigs are used. They can also discover ways they can help others kick the e-cigarette habit.