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Implication of the Fort Collins Hookah culture
Heidi Reitmeier
Issue date: 12/10/07 Section: News
The Hartshorn Health Center's health educator, Gwen Sieving, says students should make up their own mind about hookah.
"At the health center, it's not about telling a student smoking hookah is right or wrong, it's about letting them know the information so he/she can decide for themselves," Sieving said.
Although more students are aware of the health risks, patronage of hookah bars has increased in the past five years. Khosravi has noticed an increase in attendance at Narghile Nights since it opened two years ago. In fact, there is an estimated 200-300 hookah bars currently open in the United States, with two located in Fort Collins.
For many students, a place to relax, be with good company and spend minimal amounts of money is exactly what the doctor ordered, even if their physician says otherwise.
"Before, all students could do was go to bars, the movie theatre or to parties," Khosravi said.
Staff writer Heidi Reitmeier can be reached at news@collegian.com.
"At the health center, it's not about telling a student smoking hookah is right or wrong, it's about letting them know the information so he/she can decide for themselves," Sieving said.
Although more students are aware of the health risks, patronage of hookah bars has increased in the past five years. Khosravi has noticed an increase in attendance at Narghile Nights since it opened two years ago. In fact, there is an estimated 200-300 hookah bars currently open in the United States, with two located in Fort Collins.
For many students, a place to relax, be with good company and spend minimal amounts of money is exactly what the doctor ordered, even if their physician says otherwise.
"Before, all students could do was go to bars, the movie theatre or to parties," Khosravi said.
Staff writer Heidi Reitmeier can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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jimmy
posted 12/10/07 @ 7:52 AM MST
To all those who are afraid of using a hookah, boo Fu**ing who. Has anyone heard of water, the water takes the temperature of the burning tobacco and severely cools it down, causing less damage. (Continued…)
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posted 12/10/07 @ 12:14 PM MST
Hookah is more harmful than a cigarette, yes it is.. it is way way worst
Stephanie
posted 12/10/07 @ 12:51 PM MST
I'm just wondering if "inplication" is some kind of new term?
Peace Love
posted 12/12/07 @ 9:01 PM MST
How can anyone deny that inhaling smoke into your lungs is a sure sign of intelligence?
And having to pay to do it...genius!
digit
posted 12/12/07 @ 10:34 PM MST
How did they "monopolized on this current trend"? Are there no other hookah businesses allowed in Fort Collins? Did you mean "capitalized"?
Is it the Whole Health Organization or the WHO . (Continued…)
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