Tobacco

Name the 6 types of tobacco products: PIPE TOBACCO SNUFF (DIP) CIGARETTES CHEWING TOBACCO CIGARS HERBAL CIGARETTES

While there are many chemicals found in tobacco, we are going to concentrate on 3 of them. Nicotine Carbon Monoxide Tar

What is the addictive drug found in all forms of tobacco? Nicotine What is the colorless, odorless gas found in cigarette smoke that blocks the oxygen from getting into the bloodstream? Carbon Monoxide What is the cancer- causing agent in tobacco? Tar

Short-term effects that can be seen very soon after a person begins to smoke: stimulates the brain reward system stimulates the brain reward system increases heart rate and blood pressure increases heart rate and blood pressure increases breathing rate increases breathing rate increases blood sugar levels increases blood sugar levels stimulates the vomit reflex stimulates the vomit reflex smell like smoke smell like smoke loss of taste sensation loss of taste sensation

Long-term effects of tobacco use: Addiction- physically and mentally needing tobacco Bronchitis – inflammation of the bronchial tubes Emphysema- loss of elasticity in the lungs, making it difficult to inhale & exhale Cancer – cancerous cells replicate and spread Heart and Artery Diseases

How can using tobacco affect your immune system? Chemicals in smoke reduce the activity of the immune system so you are more likely to get sick. Damaging the immune system increases your chances of suffering from diseases such as cancer.

What is the difference between the following types of smoke? SIDESTREAM SMOKE Smoke from the burning end of the cigarette. MAINSTREAM SMOKE Smoke that is inhaled through a tobacco product and exhaled by a tobacco smoker. SECONDHAND SMOKE Combination of exhaled mainstream smoke and sidestream smoke.

How can tobacco use affect a pregnancy? Anything the mother takes into her body is also taken in by the baby. CARBON MONOXIDE in tobacco products cuts down the oxygen supply to the baby, increasing the chances of birth defects, premature births, miscarriage, stillbirths etc…

How does tobacco use affect families and society? Costs society money medical care medical care insurance costs insurance costs accidental fires etc… accidental fires etc… Costs the family money buying tobacco products buying tobacco products loss of wages loss of wages medical bills medical bills funeral costs funeral costs

What are some ways to quit smoking? Cold Turkey – just stop Nicotine supplements (gum & patches) – releases nicotine into the body through the skin. The body gradually weans itself off the nicotine. Acupuncture – reduces cravings and alleviates withdrawal symptoms.

Battery operated devices designed to look like regular tobacco cigarettes that contain liquid nicotine. How they work: The user inhales through a mouthpiece. Air flow triggers a sensor that switches on a battery powered heater. The heater vaporizes liquid nicotine in a small cartridge. The user gets a puff of hot vapor(containing chemicals to create the appearance of smoke) that feels a lot like tobacco smoke. When the user exhales, there is a cloud of vapor that looks like smoke.

Good Allows users to stop inhaling the tars in regular cigarettes. Provides enhanced smoking sensation, allowing users to smoke less but feel the same effects. For smokers who want to quit, may help people quit through “nicotine free” or “light nicotine” options. Bad E-Cigs are currently unregulated, meaning there is no law forcing manufacturers to disclose what other chemicals you are actually inhaling. Liquid nicotine is the most potent form of nicotine and can even be lethal. Young people are attempting to bypass the vapor and drink the liquid nicotine with deadly consequences.

What are some of the benefits of being TOBACCO FREE? Less chance of getting sick, not smelling like smoke, better taste of food, money, etc…

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