Amazon.com description: Product Description: Research shows that drug abuse prevention efforts in the preteen years lead directly to lower rates of drug use during the teen years. But middle-school readers are not easily swayed by oversimplified "just say no" messages. This new series delivers its message in a dramatic and effective way: by telling -- and showing -- readers the harsh realities of the physical effects of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. Using graphic medical photos and clear, vivid text, this unique series is a hard-hitting and fascinating weapon in the war against teen drug abuse.

Every cigarette you smoke takes twelve minutes off your life! In graphic detail, this book illustrates the horrifying mess that tobacco makes of your mouth -- discussing everything from gross yellow teeth to really stinky breath. Aside from explaining why cigarettes are so bad for you, the author also offers helpful suggestions on how to quit this bad habit.