Think about messages you have received about drugs, alcohol, or tobacco. these could be from peers, family, media, school, or other sources. (9 points) briefly describe a message that you have seen related to the abuse of these substances. does this message attempt to influence you to abuse or refuse the substance? analyze how this message supports or contradicts what is scientifically known about the abuse of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco.

possible

i saw a video of a women who had ben smoking for 30 year, she had been diagnosed with lung cancerand was told she only had 3 months to live.

this message influences me to refuse cigars.

the message supports fact because it is well known that you can get cancer from smoking.

what are the possible statements?

exposure to hazardous carcinogens and toxic substances can cause breathing problems, such as copd and various types of cancer. it also increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes and has serious (but no less unattractive) side effects, such as aging, yellow teeth, a terrible smell and damage to the vocal cords.