TOBACCO

What is the Drug? The main chemical in tobacco is Nicotine, a stimulant. Stimulant: a substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body. The main forms of intake: Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, chewable tobacco, vaporizers

What are Examples of the Drug? Street names: For cigarettes: “Smokes”, “Ciggies”, “Stokes” For chewing tobacco: “Snuff”, “Dip”, “Pinch”, “Chew” For vaporizers: ”Vape”, “Vooping”, “Cloud chasing”, “Riding the mist” For e-cigarettes: “Vape pens”, “E-cigs” Technical names: Nicotiana Tabacum, the tobacco flora. Nicotine, the chemical ingredient. Nicotania Rustica (strong tobacco)

Why do People Start Using Tobacco? Attractiveness in the Media For 90s generations, cigarettes were a staple of looking cool in the media. For more modern times, vapor (vaping) is more common. Both of these smoking methods contain Nicotine. Stress-relief Nicotine has positive effects on mood, and can lessen anxiety for some. Peer pressure Substance use has been used historically as a staple of socialization. The pressure to be “in” with the crowd can be convincing enough to try it for the first time.

Is the Drug Addictive? YES Tobacco is addictive because of its chemical component Nicotine, which: Causes a surge of endorphins within the brain Increases dopamine How addictive? Of all attemptees, only 6% a year will succeed US CDC: it takes 8-10 serious attempts for users to quit

Route of Administration Oral Chewing Tobacco Dissolvable Tobacco (Tobacco “lozenges”) Smoking Nasal Snuff (dry form of smokeless tobacco)

Legal and Social Issues Surrounding the Drug It is prohibited to smoke: within 20ft from the opening of a building in many public places such as parks, beaches or amusement parks in a vehicle with a child (under the age of 18) present

Effects of Tobacco on the body Tobacco is not only harmful to your lungs. The effects of tobacco can lead to many diseases such as: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease): Chronic bronchitis Emphysema Refractory asthma Various Cancers: Lung, upper respiratory tract, cervical cancers (primarily smokers) Stomach Cancer (primarily from chewing tobacco users) Larynx, mouth, throat, pancreas, kidney, and bladder (both using types) Reproductive Damage: Abnormal sperm cells, impotence (men) Menstrual disorders, early menopause, and difficulties with pregnancy Heart/ Blood Vessel Problems: Hypertension Heart attacks Higher chance of stroke (blocked blood vessels)

Additional Information History of tobacco First patent for cigarette rolling machine was in September 1880, and could produce 120,000 cigarettes in a day-- Bonsack Arising issues with vapor substances New toxins Australia's stance It's considered more addictive than heroin! Additional Information Effects regarding pregnancy Increased risk of preterm birth, low birth weight, and defects of the mouth and lip Increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)