Wellness Inspiration Capsule Presented by Patrice Ferron Community Program Officer RCMP – Acadian Peninsula October 2016 This capsule is a courtesy of…

Myths and Facts about TOBACCO QUIZ: TRUE OR FALSE This capsule is a courtesy of…

Myths and Facts about TOBACCO TRUE OR FALSE: It can be harder to quit smoking than to kick a heroin or cocaine habit. TRUE: This is worth thinking about, because the nicotine in cigarettes is highly addictive. Many people can’t quit smoking. This capsule is a courtesy of…

Myths and Facts about TOBACCO TRUE OR FALSE: In the Acadian Peninsula and Chaleur region, 49% of teenagers don’t smoke. FALSE: According to a study on drug use among young people in 2012 in N.B., 94% of young people in the Acadian Peninsula and Chaleur region don’t smoke. This capsule is a courtesy of…

Myths and Facts about TOBACCO TRUE OR FALSE: 8 in 10 people who start smoking become addicted. TRUE: If you start smoking, you are at high risk for getting “hooked” on the nicotine in tobacco. This capsule is a courtesy of…

Myths and Facts about TOBACCO TRUE OR FALSE: Smokers who take birth control pills are at greater risk for serious heart disease. TRUE: The pill and cigarettes are not a good mix, and smoking during pregnancy is dangerous for your baby. This capsule is a courtesy of…

Myths and Facts about TOBACCO TRUE OR FALSE: Smoking accelerates the onset of tooth decay and causes gum disease. TRUE: Tobacco use causes yellow teeth, cavities, and gum disease. This capsule is a courtesy of…

Myths and Facts about TOBACCO Tobacco smoke contains about 400 different chemical substances. FALSE: It actually contains about 4,000, and 50 of them are carcinogenic. Tobacco smoke causes many cases of cancer every year in Canada. This capsule is a courtesy of…

Wellness Inspiration Capsule There are programs to help you quit smoking. Talk to your doctor about them! This capsule is a courtesy of…