Tobacco Review
Nicotine The addictive drug found in tobacco leaves
Stimulant A drug that increases the action of the central nervous system
Carcinogen A cancer causing substance
Tar A thick, sticky, dark fluid produced when tobacco burns
Leukoplakia Thickened white, leathery-looking spots on the inside of the mouth that can develop into oral cancer
Carbon Monoxide Colorless, odorless, poisonous gas found in tobacco smoke
Mainstream smoke Smoke exhaled from the lungs of a smoker
Sidestream smoke Smoke from the burning end of a cigarette
Environmental Tobacco Smoke Second hand smoke, air that is contaminated with tobacco smoke
Substances that cause physical and psychological dependence Are called addictive drugs
Short term effects of tobacco Craving more nicotine Difficulty breathing during physical activity Yellowed teeth Smelly hair, skin and clothes
Long term effects of tobacco Stroke Emphysema Hardened arteries High blood pressure Lung Cancer Oral Cancer
Legal age to buy tobacco? 18
3 reasons why tobacco use among teens has decreased Family values No smoking policies Positive peer pressure
Strategy for someone who wants to quit tobacco Access professional health services Prepare for the quit day Engage in healthful behaviors
Effect of adult smokers on the children that live with them? Higher incidences of sore throats and ear infections
When did most adult smokers begin smoking? As a teen
Smoking’s effect on the body’s capacity for physical activity? Decreases it
Symptoms of nicotine withdrawal? Irritability Anxiety Difficulty concentrating Cravings Sleep disturances
Why should a person who is trying to quit tobacco tell their family and friends? For support and accountability
How has the number of overall tobacco use changed in recent history? It has decreased