Adolescent Smoking Adolescent smoking is a heavy issue in today’s society. There is an increasing number of adolescents smoking these days. According to a 2001 national survey of high school students, the overall prevalence of current cigarette use was 28 percent. Smoking is incredibly addictive, awfully expensive and extremely unhealthy. Smoking has an incredible addictive effect Because smoking is so incredibly addictive, it is hard for smokers to quit. A September 2001 study shows that one-quarter of 12 …showed first 75 words of 359 total…

…showed last 75 words of 359 total…increase the chances of having a premature birth. In conclusion, smoking cravings will be hard to relieve, spending habits will not be responsibly maintained and health problems will arise. Cigarette advertisements tend to emphasize youthful vigor, sexual attraction and independence themes, which appeal to adolescents struggling with these issues. Adolescent smoking is currently a big issue these days and the tobacco industry should really emphasize in their advertisements the real facts and effects of smoking.