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Chapter 20

Chapter 20. Tobacco. Nicotine. An addictive drug that causes physiological and psychological dependence! Nicotine is the addictive drug found in tobacco leaves. Nicotine is a stimulant, a drug that increases the action of the body. . Poisonous Substance in Tobacco Smoke.

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Chapter 20

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  1. Chapter 20 Tobacco

  2. Nicotine An addictive drug that causes physiological and psychological dependence! Nicotine is the addictive drug found in tobacco leaves. Nicotine is a stimulant, a drug that increases the action of the body.

  3. Poisonous Substance in Tobacco Smoke Tobacco is a carcinogen, cancer causing substance. Tar, a thick, sticky, dark fluid produced when tobacco burns. Carbon Monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas. It deprives the body of oxygen!

  4. Pipes, Cigars, and Smokeless Tobacco One cigar contain as much nicotine as an entire pack of 20 cigarettes. Pipe and cigar smokers increase risk of lips, mouth, throat, larynx, lungs and esophagus cancers! Smokeless tobacco “spit” causes leukoplakia, a white looking spot on the inside of the mouth that can develop into cancer!

  5. Short Term Effects Brain-addiction and withdrawal symptoms Respiration & Heart rate increases Taste buds are dulled and appetite is reduced. Bad breath, yellow teeth, and smelly hair, skin and clothes.

  6. Long-Term Effects Chronic Bronchitis-chronic coughing and mucus. Emphysema destroys tiny air sacs in the lungs. Lung Cancer- cancer cells multiply, block the bronchi and move to the lungs. Heart Disease and Stroke constricting the blood vessels, cutting down the blood flow to the body. Weakened Immune System from long term use.

  7. Other Consequences of Tobacco Use Cost to Society-tobacco related illnesses cost U.S. $165 billion each year. Cost to Individuals-one pack a day the smoker will spend about $1,500 per year. Legal consequences-using on school property can cause suspension or expulsion.

  8. Reduced Tobacco Us Among Teens The CDC reports that 77 percent of high school students nationwide do not smoke! Why? Tobacco legislation, no-smoking policies, family values, positive peer pressure and health risks!

  9. Strategies for Avoiding Tobacco Surround yourself with positive influences Reduce Peer Pressure Be prepared with refusal skills

  10. Ending the Addiction Cycle Nicotine Withdrawal- the process that occurs in the body when nicotine is no longer used. Symptoms: irritability, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and cravings for tobacco Nicotine Substitutes- gum, patches, nasal sprays, and inhalers.

  11. Getting Help to Quit Tobacco Use Prepare for the quit day! Get support and encouragement! Access professional health services Replace tobacco use with healthy behaviors-chew sugarless gum, sunflower seeds or eat carrots!

  12. Tobacco Smoke can hurt nonsmokers Environmental tobacco smoke or second hand smoke, air that has been contaminated by tobacco smoke. Mainstream Smoke-smoke exhaled from the lungs of a smoker. Side stream Smoke-the smoke from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe or cigar.

  13. Health Risks to nonsmokers Second hand smoke causes about 3,000 deaths from lung cancer every year. It causes eye irritation, headaches, ear infections and coughing. Smoking during pregnancy can seriously harm the developing fetus. Low birth weight, premature delivery, deformities and still births. Babies are twice as likely to die of SIDS!

  14. Creating a Smoke-Free Society According to the U.S. Surgeon General, the only way to fully protect people from the damaging health effects is to prohibit smoking in public places.

  15. Hookah Hookah smoking is not safer than cigarette smoking. Hookah smoke contains high levels of toxic compounds, including tar, carbon monoxide, heavy metals and cancer-causing chemicals (carcinogens). In fact, hookah smokers are exposed to more carbon monoxide and smoke than are cigarette smokers. www.mayoclinic.com

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