What if the most dangerous thing about smoking isn’t how much you smoke… but how young you start? New research reveals that starting smoking before the age of 20 dramatically increases the risk of ...

This video explores conversations about the age when people begin smoking in different countries. Through casual discussions, participants share cultural perspectives and personal observations about ...

That first cigarette can lead to a lifetime of dependency, as well as cancer, strokes, heart attacks … Here’s why smokers crave their nicotine hit – and how they can fight back ...

I’m hanging out with a couple of friends on their apartment balcony when one pal hands me a cigarette. Now, this may not seem like a big deal to some, especially for seasoned puffers, but I smoke only ...

Hello all, this is my first entry as a Psychology Today blogger. I am a social psychologist who has done research on a number of topics related to self-knowledge. I'm also interested in how social ...