You've probably heard that smoking and tobacco use can cause cancer and heart disease. That's true, but sometimes kids can't really think that far into the future to worry about an illness they might not get for 20 years. So let's talk about the problems that might affect kids more quickly:

• bad breath

• yellow teeth

• smelly clothes

• more colds and coughs

• difficulty keeping up with friends when playing sports

• empty wallet - cigarettes and tobacco products are very expensive!