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Yes, I know you probably never heard of it. Smoking tea.
Today I tried it because I was bored. I have also tried a cigarette about 2 weeks ago.
How does the cigarette get you lung cancer? Is it because the smoke going into your lunges?
When I tried my tea joint thing, I put a lot of cotton so smoke barely goes into my mouth, until a cigarette.
Would you say its healthier? Because the smoke doesn't go into my lungs? Also because there is no nicotine and toxins?
Thanks!
Alex,
I have heard of smoking a great many things. Please don't try smoking any other cigarettes. Young people can show signs of addiction from smoking even a few. It is the toxins in the tobacco smoke that cause cancer.
Putting any smoke in your lungs is not a great idea. Tea is safer than tobacco. But is would be best to find some other solution to your boredom than this, haha. What are you interested in. Music, computers, sports?
Michael
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Can answer General information on tobacco addiction, and resources for quitting. Information on current cancer research and the health effects of tobacco. The risk of smoking for lung cancer and other cancers, as well as SIDS, heart disease, and vision loss. The best place to start is 1-800-QUIT-NOW Cannot answer Specific medical questions
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Cancer Researcher for over 20 years
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