 Tobacco Legislation In 1998 it became illegal to direct tobacco advertisements towards young people. It is illegal for anyone under 18 to purchase tobacco products  No Smoking Policies  Family Values  Positive Peer Pressure  Health Risks

 Reasons to Quit Develop asthma and respiratory issues High cost of tobacco Lead to worse behaviors They are no longer controlled by an addiction

 Can be difficult but is possible Nicotine Withdrawal, the process that occurs in the body when nicotine is no longer used  Can lead to irritability, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, and poor sleep To relieve symptoms, nicotine substitutes are used, products that deliver small amounts of nicotine into the user’s system while he or she is trying to give up the habit  Gum, patches, nasal sprays, and inhalers

 Prepare for the quit day – set a date and stick to it.  Get support and encouragement  Seek advice from doctors  Replace tobacco use with healthy behaviors Sugarless gum or carrots until cravings pass.

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