Nicotine use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States with approximately 1300 people dying from the effects of tobacco-related diseases every day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that tobacco users die on average ten years earlier than non-users do often due to diseases that affect their ability to breathe properly. This book provides information on the dangers of nicotine addiction and how the body and brain are affected by this drug. The purpose of the series SMOKING AND VAPING ADDICTION is to examine various forms of nicotine use that are commonly used by teens and young adults presenting information about the risks and dangers of taking this drug. The books in this series include information about the physical side effects and dangers of nicotine. The effect of nicotine use on society is also discussed. This series provides young readers with a greater understanding of the dangers of nicotine and how this drug has affected American culture and society over the past few decades.