Cigars and Cigarillos

Cigars and Cigarillos
Cigars and Cigarillos: Q&A
- Question
  
  Is smoking cigars without inhaling safe?
  
  Answer
  
  No. Not only can cigar smoking, which includes cigarillos, cause cancers of the mouth and throat, it can also cause serious health problems - even if you don't inhale.
- Question
  
  Are cigarillos safer than cigarettes?
  
  Answer
  
  No, cigarillos are not a safe alternative to cigarettes. In fact, smoking cigarillos exposes users to similar types of cancer-causing substances and at least as much carbon monoxide as cigarette smokers. There's no such thing as safe tobacco.
- Question
  
  If I don't inhale, can I still get addicted to nicotine?
  
  Answer
  
  Yes, Many teens underestimate how easy it is to get addicted to nicotine/tobacco. Cigarillo users don't need to inhale to be exposed to nicotine - It can also be absorbed through your fingers and lips. Exposure to nicotine during adolescence affects brain development and makes it easier to get addicted.
The only safe tobacco is no tobacco

Tobacco is always dangerous

Cigars and Cigarillos
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Cigars and Cigarillos: Q&A
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  CTP funded contract study results- not yet published. CTP Lead: Megan Schroeder."
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