Hookah use widespread among college students; Study reveals mistaken perception of safety in potential gateway drug

Tuesday, April 5, 2011 - 16:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Despite a growing number of cities instituting smoking bans across the country, hookah bars are cropping up everywhere -- from chic downtown cafes to locations near college campuses, where they've found a loyal customer base in young adults. A new study sheds light on the increasingly popular pastime, and the results are discouraging.

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