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	For Teenagers: Understanding Smoking http://www.bygpub.com/books/tg2rw/smoking.htm
	This article is addressed to teenagers, to explain why they may start smoking and what the negative consequences will be. Parents will benefit from reading this material, because it will help them understand what their sons and daughters may be experiencing.
	Mind over Matter: The Brain’s Response to Nicotine http://www.nida.nih.gov/MOM/NIC/MOMNIC1.html
	Parents can read these pages to learn about the affects of nicotine on the brain and the nervous system, to read the statistics on disease and illness associated with smoking, and to find out about the addictive quality of nicotine for some people.
	The Real Deal About Tobacco http://www.health.org/kidsarea/pubs/sgr4kids/realdeal.htm
	This report is addressed more to children and teenagers than to parents. It lists a number of common beliefs about smoking and counters them with “The Real Deal,” in an effort to convince kids not to smoke. Parents might suggest their children read the information on this site
	6 Facts About Kids and Smoking http://www.health.org/kidsarea/pubs/sgr4kids/6facts.htm
	This is for parents just beginning to think about their children and smoking. The six facts are simply stated, with no discussion or background. Parents will certainly want to check other sites for more comprehensive information.