Don't fall into that trap. And, if you can, avoid the mistakes in the first place - especially the mistake of abusing your body with cigarettes or drugs. The campaign has also included posters and essay contests. Make the right choice for you and them. Don't get sucked into smoking.
Smoking is the leading preventable cause of disease and death in the United States.
Each year, more people die as a result of tobacco use than from AIDS, injuries sustained in motor vehicle crashes, fires, suicides, and homicides combined. Ninety percent of new smokers are children and teens and one third of young people who continue smoking as adults will die prematurely of tobacco-related illnesses. Nearly 40 percent of high school seniors have used tobacco within the past 30 days. After taking live questions from students at all four schools, Gov. Whitman said that interactive distance learning is a valuable learning tool used throughout the state. Every student in New Jersey should be able to benefit from distance learning.