The Word of Wisdom

• William T. Stephenson, “Cancer, Nutrition, and the Word of Wisdom: One Doctor’s Observations,” Ensign, Jul 2008, 42–47

A doctor discusses scientific evidence supporting the Word of Wisdom.

• Joseph Smith, compiled by Joseph Fielding Smith, "Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith", p. 108

Upon hearing of a man who froze to death under the influence of alcohol, Joseph Smith laments the terrible toll alcohol takes from the men who abuse it.

• Joseph Smith, compiled by Joseph Fielding Smith, "Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith", p. 118 +footnote

"No official member in this Church is worthy to hold an office after having the word of wisdom properly taught him; and he, the official member, neglecting to comply with and obey it."

• Jena Pincott, "What's in a Face", Psychology Today, November 5, 2012

"Mordar" isn't foolproof, but it's statistically significant

• Lizzie Parry, "Smoking cannabis ALTERS your DNA 'causing mutations that can trigger serious illness, including cancer'", Daily Mail, 24 May 2016

• Maria Cheng, "Very hot drinks are 'probably carcinogenic "Very hot drinks are 'probably carcinogenic'", KSL, 15 Jun 2016

Cross-References

• Addiction
• Caffeine