Tobacco has been used all over the world in many forms like smoking, chewing, snuffing, dipping tobacco etc. Nicotine, the chemical present in tobacco has addictive properties. The person who keeps on using tobacco is unable to stop it due to his dependence on the substance. Many of the habits start due to pressure from the peer groups or just out of curiosity. The body will start craving for the substance when it lacks it. The addict feels nervous when he is not in possession of it. Smokers will become chain smokers due to increased dependence. The sad thing about this is that tobacco is one of the leading causes of cancer in the present world. Its use in the developed countries is decreasing gradually, but in developing countries, it has been on the rise.
| Addicted to Nicotine Highlights research forums discussing the ill effects of tobacco smoking. Also features sponsors of the convention. |
| Australian Council on Smoking & Health Dedicated to raising awareness in the community on smoking and health issues in Australia. |
| Framework Convention Alliance An international alliance of organizations committed to a strong and effective Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. |
| International Union Against Cancer Organization studies on malignant cell prevention and control, capacities building and supportive care of patients. |
| National Clearinghouse on Tobacco & Health Information and networking services for tobacco use prevention and reduction programs, projects, resources, and advocacy in Canada. |
| Tobacco Control Archives Collection of papers, unpublished documents, and electronic resources relevant to tobacco control issues. Provided by the University of California, San Francisco. |
