5 Important Facts to Note About Shisha Smoking

• Shisha smoking is a method of smoking tobacco that was established centuries ago

There are contradictory reports about the effect of Shisha on the smoker

• This post will introduce you to 5 important facts about this vice and how you can be affected as a smoker

Shisha smoking is an ancient form of smoking that was practised in the middle east centuries ago.

These days, that method of smoking has become even more common among youths, which brings about the need to discuss its importance among youths.

In this article, we’ll talk about 5 important things to know about Shisha smoking.

1. Shisha is not safer than cigarettes

Contrary to popular belief, smoking shisha is not safer than smoking cigarettes.

This is because shisha contains the same toxic chemicals such as nicotine and carbon monoxide, that are found in cigarette which cause cancer.

2. It’s not healthy

Many people believe shisha to be healthy because it is fruit-favoured. This is completely false and shisha doesn’t pose any health benefits.

3. Herbal Shisha is safer than Tobacco Shisha

Herbal shisha is not safer than Tobacco Shisha because they both include the inhalation of smoke.

The smoke includes carbon monoxide and Benzene which are considered toxic.

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4. Shisha is addictive

While shisha is not as addictive as a cigarette, there have been reports of people getting addicted to it.

Shisha contains nicotine which is the same addictive substance as tobacco.

5.Shisha is deadly

In one hour session of shisha smoking, a person can inhale as much smoke as is found in 100 cigarettes.

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