Next to alcohol, tobacco is the most frequently used legal drug. About 21% of Albertans over 15 years old use it daily or occasionally.
All tobacco contains nicotine, an addictive stimulant drug. Cigarette smoke also contains over 4,000 chemicals, about 50 of which are known to cause cancer. Spit tobacco contains over 3,000 chemicals, about 28 of which are known to cause cancer.
Cigarette smoking is the most common addiction. It's also one of the hardest addictions to overcome.
The good news is that it’s not impossible. Every year, thousands of people in Alberta and Canada quit smoking for good.
Whether you want to quit tobacco or you’re wondering how to support someone else in quitting, we’re here to help. AADAC Youth Services can be found in communities and schools across Alberta.
For more information, contact your local AADAC office or call the AADAC Smokers’ Help Line at 1-866-33AADAC.
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