About Crystal Expertise I can answer questions on substance abuse and addiction as well as possible ideas for abstinence and groups. I have been a substance abuse counseling specialist for 5 years. I cannot give medically diagnose but can give accurate advice and helpful ideas.
Experience I have been a substance abuse counselor for five years and have detoxed clients off of all drugs and alcohol.
Education/Credentials I have a minor in addiction,an A.A. in Juvenile Justice and am working on my B.A in Criminal Justice with addiction. I have worked with doctors who specialize in medical detox and have 10 years nursing field experience.
Question Dear Crystal,
I am 14 years old and need some help with a project that I am working on called The Effects of Tobacco and I was hoping that you could help me out. Now I am aware that tobacco use over a extended period of time can result in cancer but, does smoking have any immediate effect on a persons body the first time they try tobacco? Thank you for your help and time in advance.
Mary
Answer Mary,
Entering any type of substance into the system that is made to alter who we are in any way has effects from the first time, it depends on whether or not you continue to use as to whether the effects become permanent or not. It all depends on the individual as well and well their immune system works, but look at the society today, children smoke even when they don't because they live in a homes where their parents expose them to it and it can lead to long term damage in a child who doesn't even physically put a cigarette to their own lips? What do you think about that?
