Smoking on Campus

The U.S. Surgeon General calls cigarette smoking the "chief, single, avoidable cause of death in our society and the most important public health issue of our time" (qtd. in Prevent 1). In my opinion, a strictly enforced smoking prevention program incorporated into the curriculum can serve as the best possible solution to inhibit and prevent the catastrophic consequences of tobacco use. It ensures awareness among students to the detrimental affects of smoking alongside their college education. Most students' refrain from openly discussing matters such as smoking with parents and other relatives but are much more frank with other students about their age. Hence, open interactions and discussions among students on the issue are bound to yield positive results. Also, as the sessions will be distributed over four years, each session can serve as a booster towards the commitment of 'no smoking.' Apart from academic studies, educating college students on the damaging implications of smoking can effectively curb this addictive threat.…