title: Holy smoke: tobacco use among native american tribes in North America.
abstract: The use of tobacco by Native Americans in North America seems to have ancient origins and significant spiritual meaning. This article reviews archeological and anthropological data about the use of tobacco and its sacred significance.
authors.affiliation: College of Social Work, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40507, USA. tmgodl1@uky.edu
authors.forename: Theodore M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Godlaski
mesh_terms: D002562:Ceremonial Behavior; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American / Q000266:history / Q000523:psychology*; D009229:Mythology; D009656:North America; D012907:Smoking / Q000266:history / Q000523:psychology*; D029181:Spirituality