Smoking

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Related Terms 4 Scope Note 5 Facts

Used for

cigarette smoking, smoking hashish, smoking marijuana, smoking tobacco

Broader Terms

drug administration route

Related Terms

inhalation drug abuse, passive smoking, tobacco abuse

Scope Note

to inhale and exhale the smoke produced by the combustion of a substance.

Facts

• Smoking is the act of inhaling tobacco or other substances.
• Everyone knows that smoking is harmful and addictive, but few people realize just how risky and addictive it is.
• Smoking cigarettes is the leading cause of lung cancer.
• The most common method of smoking today is through cigarettes.
• Most drugs that are smoked are addictive.

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