Tobacco is probably the most dangerous substance commonly consumed by humans.

The letters of the alphabet are the building blocks of language and communication. When it comes to tobacco, these building blocks spell one word: death.

You’ve heard the news before: smoking causes all kinds of diseases and illnesses. But do you know specifically how tobacco can hurt you? This section will show you why using tobacco is one of the most dangerous habits you could have.

If cigarettes are so bad, why do people keep smoking them? They are addictive. Nicotine is the drug in all tobacco products that hooks its users. It is as powerful as some of the strongest illegal drugs like heroin or cocaine. It grabs slowly, keeping a death grip on a user, often to the day he or she dies. And cigarettes do kill many smokers - hundreds of thousands of people each year.

If you smoke or use tobacco, get help to stop. The quitting process is difficult, but it is the only way to save your health. If you are tobacco-free, don’t ever change. A hit from the white stick will knock you down - maybe for the rest of your life.