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Kristen Richardson, RN, CTTS, is Director and Danielle OBrien, MS, CTTS, is Program Coordinator of the Central New York Regional Center for Tobacco Health Systems at St

Why is quitting smoking so hard

Activity 1 -- Students review the three main chemicals in cigarette smoke (tar, nicotine, carbon monoxide) and their effects on the body

Smoking (and smokeless tobacco products) is a major risk factor for developing gum disease (periodontitis) and also impacts the response to treatment for gum disease

Chewing tobacco usually comes in the form of shredded or loose-leaf tobacco, although it may be found in the form of dried bricks or twisted strands