Teen Smoking: Causes, Laws and Prevention Strategies

Teen smoking is often driven by social influence and curiosity. Understanding underage smoking laws and the root causes of tobacco use is essential for effective prevention and education.

Teenage Boy Crouching in an Alley Smoking a Cigarette

What Are the Causes of Smoking Among Teens?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Jerry Shaw

Nearly all cases of first time tobacco use take place before a person finishes high school, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). The younger people are when they begin to smoke, the more likely they will become adult smokers.