What to know about commercial tobacco and nicotine
Cigarettes, vapes, chew and other commercial nicotine products are made to keep you hooked. They have chemicals that can harm your health. Learning the facts can help you feel stronger and more ready to quit.
Note: This information is not about ceremonial tobacco, which many Indigenous Peoples have a spiritual connection with.
Smoking
See what’s really in cigarettes, cigars and pipe tobacco and how they affect your body.
Vaping
Understand how vapes and e-liquids work and how they compare to smoking.
Chew and snuff
Smokeless tobacco can harm your mouth, gums and overall health, even if you do not breathe in smoke.
Tobacco and Cannabis
Mixing tobacco and cannabis can make cravings stronger and quitting harder.
Nicotine Pouches
Newer products like Zyn and Zonic don’t contain tobacco leaves, but they still contain nicotine.
Hookah
Hookah has deep cultural roots for many communities. But modern use comes with real health risks. Learn how it works and why it is not risk-free.