Facts about Teen smoking: - 90% of smokers began before the age of 21. - Every day, almost 3900 people under the age of 18 try their their first cigarette, and more than 950 of them will become daily smokers. - Teen smokers are likely to have panic attacks, anxiety, and depression. - On average, smokers die 13-14 years earlier than non-smokers. - According to Surgeon General, teens who smoke are 3 times more likely to use alcohol, 8 times more likely to use marijuana, and 22 more times more likely to use cocaine.