One of the biggest problems today is smoking among teenagers. According to one health website, nearly 90% of adult smokers start when they are still teenagers and never intend to become addicted. They might start by smoking a cigarette or two from a friend at a party, then move on to buying an occasional pack. They soon realize that they can't do without that backpack. They have become accustomed to having a cigarette first thing in the morning, after meals or at any stressful time. They become dependent, both physically and psychologically. According to the American Lung Association, 6,000 children under 18 smoke their first cigarette every day. Nearly 2,000 of them will become regular smokers, that's 757,000 new smokers every year! Many teenagers start smoking because they have friends or older siblings who smoke. Some teenagers see smoking as a way to overcome difficult social situations. Smoking gives them something to do with their hands and makes them feel older or more sophisticated. Some teenagers smoke because they think they look too young and because smoking might make them look older. Some teenagers, especially young women, think that smoking is a way to control their weight. He may think that if he has a cigarette in his hand, he is much less likely to eat. Others believe that a cigarette helps them relax when they are stressed due to schoolwork, dating problems, or family pressures. Teens often start smoking because one or both parents smoke...