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Hookah use under fire 

The growing fad of hookah smoking among teens and college students has led state lawmakers to introduce bills to combat hookah tobacco use and to educate the public about its dangers.

The bills, sponsored by Sen. Buzz Thomas, D-Detroit, Sen. Irma Clark-Coleman, D-Detroit, and Rep. Gino Polidori, DDearborn, and others, would create a public awareness campaign about dangers associated with the tobacco and water pipes.

Polidori said, "I remember when I used to smoke four packs (of cigarettes) a day. Hookah sessions can contain as much smoke as five packs in one sitting. Can you imagine what that does to your lungs?

"We need to make young adults aware of the hidden dangers involving the hookah tobacco and pipe.

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