vietnamese tobacco man smoking with traditional bamboo pipe, Old Quarter, Hanoi. vietnam Stock Photo Pipe smoking (Vietnam) : r/photocritique

This is dangerous territory to tread, because people -- lots of people -- have their antennae up for anything that wreaks of The Man taking away personal freedoms our ancestors died to protect

When lit, they burn slowly, producing a thick smoke revered for its spiritual properties

The jurys still out on the overall impact of nicotine, particularly for otherwise healthy people, as side effects, though minimal, can include more serious concerns such as increased blood clotting and atherosclerosis, increased blood pressure and a higher risk of stroke

Trying to stop with willpower alone often fails because of the chemical bond

As educators and health promoters, nurses facilitate conversations about the risks of smoking and the benefits of quitting that are both evidence-based and culturally sensitive and appropriate

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