News: Teenagers Unaware of the Dangers of Pot, E-Cigarettes

A small study of teenagers in San Francisco just found that while teenagers are well aware of the dangers of tobacco, they're much less clear on how marijuana or e-cigarettes can harm their health.

One of the teens pointed out that there are far fewer commercials about the dangers of these products compared to cigarettes, which could be why there are far more myths surrounding them: is pot bad for you or not? Are e-cigarettes a healthy choice? Do either carry the same effects as tobacco?

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us News: Teenagers Unaware of the Dangers of Pot, E-Cigarettes A small study of teenagers in San Francisco just found that while teenagers are well aware of the dangers of tobacco, they're much less clear on how marijuana or e-cigarettes can harm their health. One of the teens pointed out that there are far fewer commercials about the dangers of these products compared to cigarettes, which could be why there are far more myths surrounding them: is pot bad for you or not? Are e-cigarettes a healthy choice? Do either carry the same effects as tobacco? Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health The Pros and Cons of E-Cigarettes By Lauren Van Scoy, MD COPD Expert READ NOW   Share But Can E-Cigarettes Help Someone Quit Smoking? By Terry Martin Smoking Cessation Expert READ NOW   Share 10 Legit Uses for Medical Marijuana By Naveed Saleh, MD, MS Medical Treatments Expert READ NOW   Share 7 Marijuana Myths Every Parent Should Clarify for Their Child By Amy Morin Teens Expert READ NOW   Share TRENDING NOW • 30 Things That Could Be Causing Your Constipation • What Happens When Kids Don’t Know They’re Obese? • 5 Signs You’re Reading a Bad Health Article • How to Banish Neck Pain for Good • The Secrets of a Happy Menopause • 5 Signs of Medical Quackery • How to Avoid Injuries When Using a Kettlebell Advertisement About Health   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved