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BustingMyths

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Think Hookah is

Safe?

Hookah is safer than cigarettes.

Causes allergic reactions, asthma attacks, lip and gum cancer.

MYTH

FACT

Sharing a hookah is safe.

Sharing can pass colds, flu, herpes, and other infections.

MYTH

FACT

Hookah is only fruit & natural ingredients filtered through water.

Has tobacco! Toxins like carbon monoxide & tar are inhaled with the smoke.

MYTH

FACT

You can’t get addicted.

Hookah tobacco contains nicotine. All tobacco users risk addiction.

MYTH

FACT

Tell your friends.Bust the myths.Choose healthier

ways to have fun.

If you want to quit, contact Wellness at the CoRec at (765) 496-6780 or stop by the Purdue Pharmacy.