List 5 reasons why you think JOURNAL List 5 reasons why you think some teens start to use tobacco/vape.

Choosing to be Tobacco Free

Each day 3,200 teens try their first cigarette. The good news: - The majority of young teens don’t smoke, in addition, smoking amongst high school students has declined. The bad news: Each day 3,200 teens try their first cigarette. Of this group, 2,000 will become regular smokers. 1/3 of this group will die from smoking related diseases.

Peer Pressure - The direct influence people feel by their peers to behave in a certain way. Peer Acceptance – How much a teen is socially fitting in with their peers.

Why teens start smoking: Internal Influences: Stress Weight Image Peer Acceptance Independence

Why teens start smoking: External Influences: Imitate role model Peer Pressure Entertainment Advertising Family Members/Adults

HOW NOT TO START tobacco/vape. Avoid situations where 1. Choose friends who don’t use tobacco/vape. Avoid situations where tobacco/vape is present. 3. Use refusal skills: NO, EXCUSE, WALK AWAY

Strategies for Quitting 1. Cold Turkey – stopping all at once 2. Nicotine Patch - a medication that allows tobacco users to give up tobacco right away while gradually cutting down on the nicotine.