1. JOURNAL
List 7 reasons why you
think some teens start
to use tobacco.

2. Each day 4,800 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 4,800 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.

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

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

5. HOW NOT TO START 2. Avoid situations where tobacco is present.
1. Choose friends who don’t use tobacco
2. Avoid situations where tobacco is present.
3. Use refusal skills:
NO, EXCUSE, WALK AWAY

6. 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.