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Eighty-five percent of African American smokers use menthols.

Smoking, Advertising

48.4% of middle school smokers and 54% of high school smokers smoke menthols.

Smoking, Legal Age

Nearly 45% of African American menthol smokers say they would quit smoking altogether if menthols were banned, as opposed to switching to a non-flavored product.

Smoking, Marketing

Taking opioids after wisdom teeth removal increases the odds of long term use.

Opioids, Addiction, Painkillers, Prescriptions

Smokers are more likely to be opioid abusers than non-smokers.

Individuals who are prescribed opioids prior to graduating high school are 33% more likely to misuse prescription opioids after graduating.

Opioids can cause constipation.

Non-addictive painkillers, like ibuprofen and acetaminophen, can be just as effective as prescription opioids at reducing certain types of pain.

Since 1999, over 9,000 children and teens have died from opioid overdoses.