During my research, I decided to concentrate on smoking, which encompasses snuff and chewing tobacco. The AADAC website (Alberta Alcohol, Drug, and Addictions Canada) served as my primary resource due to its convenience and extensive usage. It provided a wealth of information and numerous links. Furthermore, I specifically relied on the youth section of the website to gather most of my information.
Imperial Tobacco Canada, Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc., and JTI Macdonald Corp together form the Canadian Tobacco Manufacturers Council (CTMC), which is the main lobby association for the industry. The CTMC was founded in 1963.
Being part of a group is seen as trendy, even if it means going against parents or others. Some individuals begin smoking because their parents or siblings smoke, while others do so for the pleasure of the
...taste or smell. For instance, my mother smoked due to her enjoyment of the taste and aroma, particularly cigars. Additionally, certain people may smoke in order to deal with stress or fit in with their higher-ranking colleagues who gather for smoke breaks. They may even argue that smoking is preferable to using drugs. It's worth noting that no one in my family has developed lung cancer.
It's important to acknowledge that tobacco is the most commonly consumed legal drug available in various forms such as cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or chewing tobacco.
Both my grandfather and my mother's sister passed away from lung cancer. Unfortunately, they were both long-time smokers.
Exposure to smoke before birth increases the risk of sudden death syndrome (SIDS) in babies. Smoking has detrimental effects on one's health, including wrinkled skin,
stress on the immune system, cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diseases of the blood vessels. Furthermore, it causes unpleasant smells on hair and clothes. Moreover, a notable percentage of students in grades 7-12 engage in chewing or using snuff. Of this group, approximately 8% partake regularly while at least once a month 15% of males within the same age range use it. Astonishingly, some children as young as 10 years old already consume spit tobacco which harbors over 300 chemicals that lead to oral cancer and cancerous sores along with cardiovascular diseases. In my viewpoint, spit tobacco poses an equal level of danger as regular tobacco; regrettably many youths mistakenly believe it is safer for them to use.
Regardless of its type, tobacco in Canada should be prohibited due to the significant risks it poses.
