One of the outcomes of the tobacco industry lawsuit was actual proof that tobacco companies were targeting young teens. The proof came in the form of millions of inside documents that featured damning quotes like, "The base of our business is the high school student" and "The lower age limit for the profile of the young smoker is to remain at 14." Though tobacco companies claim they've changed, many people remain skeptical. Check out these links to deal with this tough topic.
Teens Tobacco Talk
This University of Minnesota Extension Service Fact Sheet offers some assistance in talking about tobacco use with teens.
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2004 Minnesota Student Survey Statewide Tables
The Minnesota Student Survey provides students, parents and their communities a dynamic vehicle for on-going communication about issues vital to the health, safety and academic success of youth.
American Lung Association – Minnesota
To visit the American Lung Association-Minnesota Web site, click here.
Association for Nonsmokers – Minnesota
To visit the Association for Nonsmokers website, click here.
Kick Butts
To visit the Kick Butt's website, click here.
Qweb
To visit Qweb's website, click here.
Smoke Free Movies
To visit the Smoke Free Movies website, click here.
Teen Quit Line
To visit Teen Quit Line website, click here.
Tobacco Information and Prevention Source – Center for Disease Control
To visit the CDC website, click here.
Tobacco News and Information
To visit the tobacco website, click here.
Tobacco-Free Kids
To visit the Tobacco-Free Kids Web site, click here.
TRUTH
To visit the American Legacy Foundation's TRUTH campaign Web site, click here.