1. Chapter 20: Lesson 1
Tobacco contains nicotine, an addictive drug that causes changes in the brain that makes tobacco users want more nicotine, which makes it very difficult for the user to quit
Nicotine is a stimulant, a drug that increases the action of the central nervous system, the heart and other organs
The smoke from tobacco is toxic and contains poisonous compounds, tar and carbon monoxide

2. Smokeless tobacco is addictive and can cause cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, stomach, and pancreas to develop
Tobacco dulls taste buds, and tobacco users often lose much of their ability to enjoy food
Nicotine causes stroke, gum recession, tooth decay, tooth loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, increased heart rate and blood pressure, hardened arteries and heart attack

3. Long term tobacco use causes a weakened immune system, which makes the body more vulnerable to disease.
Consequences of tobacco use include costs to society, financial costs, legal consequences, and social issues

4. Chapter 20: Lesson 2 Helps cope with stress
Makes a person seem mature and independent
Improved fitness level and athletic performance
A sense of freedom knowing you’re not dependent on an addictive substance
More confidence in social situations

5. Surround yourself with positive influences
Be prepared with refusal skills
Get support and encouragement
Access professional health services

6. Chapter 20: Lesson 3 Air that has been contaminated by tobacco smoke
Mainstream smoke
Smoke from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar
SIDS is sudden infant death syndrome. Infants exposed to ETS after birth are twice as likely to die of SIDS

7. Secondhand smoke can slow lung development in children
Politely request that he or she not smoke inside your home
To prohibit smoking in all public buildings
In any order:
Get involved in activities that promote a healthy lifestyle
Encourage others to practice healthful behaviors
Start a tobacco-prevention program at school
Join a campaign for stricter tobacco regulations

8. Vocabulary Practice (part I)
Carbon monoxide
Mainstream smoke
Tar
Nicotine withdrawal
Nicotine
Stimulant
Smokeless tobacco
Addictive drug
Sidestream smoke
Nicotine substitute
Carcinogen

9. Vocabulary Practice (part II)
Primary
Prohibit
Legislation
Restrict
Incidence
Minimize
Fund
Recover
Offset

10. Self Assessment: How did you do on the assignment?
Draw a face with the expression that most describes how you would rate yourself next to your name
Ask yourself:
Did I have my assignment?
Was it complete?
Did I have to correct many of the
answers?
Did I fill in many of the answers?