tobacco and slavery Slaves Preparing Tobacco, Virginia, USA Print c1790-1839. Art Prints, Posters & Puzzles from Heritage Images Slaves harvesting and drying tobacco

Oral Cancer : Smokeless tobacco use increases the risk for several types of life-threatening cancers including those of the mouth, gums, lips, tongue, and throat

2009, titled The effect of cannabis compared with alcohol on driving. Dry Mouth : Marijuana reduces saliva production by interacting with cannabinoid receptors in the salivary glands, causing a persistent dry sensation known as cottonmouth , which leads to discomfort and an increased risk of cavities or gum disease

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals can be natural or human-made, and may mimic, block, or interfere with the bodys hormones

And, well, by the time I started smoking at 14, I needed it