Summary: Has your teen tried smoking from a hookah pipe? It's often thought to be less dangerous than cigarettes, but that may be a myth.​Children are especially susceptible to smoking experimentation and initiation, with more than 3,800 children smoking their first cigarette between the ages of 12 and 17. A new type of smoking that has been gaining popularity is hookah smoking. Hookah pipes have been showing up at parties and in restaurants, and teens are finding it an attractive alternative to cigarettes. However, studies show it can be just as dangerous and addictive as cigarettes. In this segment, Dr. Linda Reid-Chassiakos discusses ways to keep your teen from smoking a hookah, as well as how you can keep them on the path to healthy habits.
