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Youngsters in the UAE are rapidly shifting to cruder and more dangerous forms tobacco that can be chewed and inhaled.
According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHP), school students are using Chaini Khaini (chewable) and inhaled tobacco which is being promoted discretely since it is a prohibited substance in the UAE.
Originally, its first use emerged in Asian workers. It is taken orally and has chemical effects on oral mucosa and direct impact on the cheek and tongue. It produces a feeling of euphoria and relaxation and has serious harmful effects on health such as: Destroying the mucosa and causing gingivitis, inflammation of oral mucosa and bad breath, gum and mouth cancer, nicotine addiction and agitation of the nervous system.
To get their daily buzz, younsgters are also resorting to smoking tobacco products such as dokha, according to a compilation study. Dokha - an alternative tobacco product (ATP) - is an Arabic term which means "dizzy" in English. It is a blend of finely shredded tobacco mixed with leaves, bark and herbs and is consumed using a pipe called midwakh.
How parents can help their teens quit. Ask your doctor about stop-smoking aids . Don't smoke in the house, in the car, or in front of your teen . Don't leave cigarettes where your child might find them . Explain how unhappy you are with your smoking, and why it's important for you to quit . Tell your teen how much you want him or her to stop smoking. But keep in mind that commands, threats and ultimatums aren't likely to work . Instead of getting angry, ask your teen what made him or her start smoking. Perhaps your teen is trying to fit in at school, or trying to get your attention . Ask your teen to calculate the weekly, monthly or yearly cost of smoking. Compare the cost of smoking with electronic devices, clothes or other items your teen considers important. |
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