Publisher's Synopsis
The dangers of nicotine use are well documented. However, few people understand how genetics can affect addiction and drug dependence, or how the use of nicotine products can damage a person's genetic code. Smoking or vaping can have a powerful, long-lasting effect both on the nicotine user and on his or her descendants. This book examines the link between nicotine and genetics. The purpose of the series SMOKING AND VAPING ADDICTION is to examine various forms of nicotine use that are common among 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.
