Nicotine

Did you know that a cigarette contains the same addictive properties as cocaine and heroin? Will this make you think twice before picking up your next one?

It doesn’t take long to get hooked. Think twice before you start.

Useful links

Information on the benefits of quitting smoking to you and those around you. Find the support you might need to make your quit attempt a success.

www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/stopping-smoking

What are e-cigarettes

Find out all about e-cigarettes, what they are, how they are similar to cigarettes and how they affect you.

https://young.scot/get-informed/national/what-are-e-cigarettes

Smoking: The Myths

Myth: Only old people get smoking related diseases

Fact: You’re three times more likely to suffer from shortness of breath than someone your age that doesn’t smoke

Find out more myths at:

young.scot/get-informed/national/smoking-the-myths

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