1. The Truth About Tobacco

2. What will we talk about?  The facts about smoking – what you need to know! (Statistics, Health Effects, Second-Hand Smoke)  Components of a cigarette  Tips for quitting smoking  Support is available ex: Smokers’ Helpline!

3. What do you know? On a half sheet of paper: Write down one interesting fact that you learned from the packet we’ve been working on in the computer lab.

4. The Facts What You Deserve to Know!

5. FACT Tobacco is the only legal product sold that is DEADLY when used exactly as the manufacturer intended.

6. FACTS  More than 400,000 people die each year in the U.S. due to smoking related illnesses - over 1000 of them from second-hand smoke.  Tobacco killed 100 MILLION people worldwide in the 20 th century – predicted to be ONE BILLION in the 21 st C.  That's more than five times the number of Americans who die from traffic injuries, alcohol abuse, murder and suicide combined.  Smoking is the #1 cause of preventable death in the United States and around the world.

7. FACTS  In the United States  19% of our total population smoke  18.1% of youth ages 15-19 smoke (3.4 million)  85% of smokers start before their 16 th birthday.  50% of all smokers die from smoking.

8. Day in the life

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10. Of the following, which would you put in your body 1-20. You have to choose 2.

11. Old Batteries (Cadmium) 1

12. Fart – Methane Gas 2 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

13. Nicotine – Insecticide 3 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

14. Paint – Dioxins 4 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

15. Toilet Cleaner – Ammonia 5 5 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

16. Fuel – Methanol 6 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

17. Industrial strength solvent – Toluene 7 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

18. BBQ lighter fuel – Hexamine 8 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

19. Rat Poison – Arsenic 9 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

20. Arsenic – Same chemical used to preserve a body so you don’t decompose. –It kills bacteria.

21. Lighter fuel – Butane 10 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

22. Lead #11 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

23. Banned insect killer –DDT 12 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

24. Mercury: Extremely toxic. –So toxic that science teachers cannot even have it in their rooms. 13 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

25. Nail polish remover –Acetone 14 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

26. The same gas used in the gas chamber for people on death row -Hydrogen cyanide 15 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

27. Varnish – Urethane 16 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

28. CD’s – Chemical that makes them… Phenol 17 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

29. Preservative: Formaldehyde 18 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

30. Car exhaust – Carbon monoxide 19 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

31. Road tar – Carbon goo. 20

32. Poll! What was the product that we wanted to consume form the list 1-20. 1) Cadmium 11) Lead 2) Methane12) DDT 3) Nicotine13) Mercury 4) Dioxins14) Acetone 5) Ammonia15) Hydrogen Cyanide 6) Methanol16) Urethane 7) Toluene17) Phenol 8) Hexamine18) Formaldehdye 9) Arsenic19) Carbon Monoxide 10) Butane20) Road Tar Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

33. Poll! What was the product that we wanted to consume form the list 1-20. 1) Cadmium 11) Lead 2) Methane12) DDT 3) Nicotine13) Mercury 4) Dioxins14) Acetone 5) Ammonia15) Hydrogen Cyanide 6) Methanol16) Urethane 7) Toluene17) Phenol 8) Hexamine18) Formaldehdye 9) Arsenic19) Carbon Monoxide 10) Butane20) Road Tar Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

34. All of these can be found in a single cigarette. Most from this list can’t even be disposed of at the landfill. Most are considered hazardous waste. 1) Cadmium 11) Lead 2) Methane12) DDT 3) Nicotine13) Mercury 4) Dioxins14) Acetone 5) Ammonia15) Hydrogen Cyanide 6) Methanol16) Urethane 7) Toluene17) Phenol 8) Hexamine18) Formaldehdye 9) Arsenic19) Carbon Monoxide 10) Butane20) Road Tar Bonus *Polonium Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

35. Over 3,500 more… But we just don’t have the time. Many more that may be undiscovered. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

36. Video Link! Chemicals in a cigarette –(Reality Ad)Reality Ad

37. FACT

38. Cigarettes contain over 4000 toxic chemicals – 50 of which are known to cause cancer (carcinogens)!

39. NICOTINE Nicotine is a powerful mood- altering substance that is extremely toxic and addictive

40. Facts about Nicotine  Found only in the tobacco leaf  At low doses it can stimulate nerve cells  At high doses it is a poison that has been used as an insecticide  Two to three drops of pure nicotine can kill you

41. What does Nicotine do? Takes 7 seconds for 1/4 of the nicotine to go straight to the brain. Causes your brain to release a chemical called Dopamine. It's Dopamine that gives you a false sense of well- being, and soon the body wants more and more Dopamine on a regular basis. This is the beginning of an addiction. 80% of young people who try 2 cigarettes or more go on to battle a life-time of addiction. http://www.finalsmoke.com/howitworks.html

42. Addiction People with an addiction have a physical of psychological need for a drug or substance. They need this drug to feel normal.

43. The Health Effects! Affects EVERY part of your body Hair Brain Eyes Mouth – breath and teeth Yellow skin and wrinkles Difficulty in breathing (Asthma, etc). Serious Diseases

44. Health Effects Mouth – bad breath, gum disease, tooth decay, tongue & mouth cancer Eyes – cataracts & blindness Brain – nicotine can be as addictive as heroin and alters how the brain works. It can increases risk for stroke

45. Skin damage – winkles, dry skin, psoriasis, yellow fingers and stained fingernails Health Effects

46. Asthma Health Effects

47. Common Lung Diseases Emphysema Healthy Lung Cancer Diseased Lung Health Effects

48. Heart Disease – heart attacks, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, aortic aneurysm, and cancer Arteriosclerosis Coronary heart diseaseCancer Health Effects

49. Poor circulation – peripheral vascular disease, gangrene, amputation Health Effects

50. Impotence A greater percentage of male smokers are impotent compared to non-smokers Health Effects

51.  85% of all lung cancer deaths  30% of all other cancers – (mouth, stomach, breast, bladder, etc)  50% of all smokers will die from smoking.  It is estimated that 55% of young men and 51% of young women who start smoking by age 15 will die before age 70 if they continue to smoke. FACTS Smoking Causes..

52. ©2006 Cigarette.com If a picture is worth a thousand words, what is this one trying to say?

53. What is Second-Hand Smoke?  A combination of 2 forms of smoke from burning tobacco products:  Sidestream smoke: smoke that comes from the end of a lighted cigarette, pipe, or cigar  Mainstream smoke: smoke that is exhaled by a smoker  Second-hand smoke is more dangerous than directly inhaled smoke. Second-hand smoke releases the same 4,000 chemicals as smoke that is directly inhaled, but often in even greater quantities

54. Second-Hand Smoke The short-term effects include:  eye irritation  headache  nasal discomfort and sneezing  cough and sore throat  nausea and dizziness  increased heart rate and blood pressure  increased risk for people with heart disease (angina), asthma, allergies Long-term effects include:  Reduced ability to take in and use oxygen.  Cancer of the lung.  Heart disease and stroke.  Childhood asthma and other breathing difficulties.  Ear infections Second-hand smoke is linked to the deaths of at least 1,100 Americans every year.

55. We know it’s bad for us, so why do we start to smoke?  Curious – experimenting  Peer Pressure  Parents/friends smoke  Looks cool  Want to fit in  What other reasons?

56. The Tobacco Industry & Youth

57.  The tobacco industry is in the business of hooking smokers.  Nicotine is the chemical that hooks smokers! FACTS

58.  Tobacco companies must replace these smokers and Youth are specifically targeted to take their place.  The Tobacco Industry loses close to 500 smokers every day in America because they will quit or die. FACTS

59.  The Tobacco Industry deliberately targets you - spending about 16 million dollars on advertising a day.  From Rothman’s Benson and Hedges internal marketing document: “The key 15-19 age group is a MUST for RBH”.  80% of young people who have 2 or more cigarettes go on to be full time smokers FACTS

60. How are You Targeted by the Tobacco Industry?

61.  Instead of the shelves filled with candy and baseball cards …all you can see from the floor to the ceiling is cigarettes (Power Wall).  Tobacco companies make sure that their cigarettes and advertising are eye-level with young children At your local store

62.  Some candy are packaged/labeled to look like cigarettes.

63. Movies

64. Sports Events

65. Even at the arcade!

66. Cartoons 1. Mickey Mouse Which of the following characters was most familiar among youth in the USA? 3.Joe Camel 2.Ronald McDonald

67. Joe Camel !

68. Joe Camel Ads should probably look like this… !

69. Tools of the Trade

70. Saying “NO” to Smoking Give a reason or excuse “I have allergies.” “I can’t because I play sports.” “No thanks” Broken record “No.” “No.” “No.” “I said No.” Walk away Avoid the situation “ I have other plans right now.”

71. Cold shoulder Ignore them. Go & talk with other friends. Reverse the pressure “I don’t want to & I can’t believe you do.” Strength in numbers “Everyone knows says it’s bad for you.” Be Funny “You’ve got to be joking.” “ Smoking Sucks!” Saying “NO” to Smoking

72. Why do people continue to smoke?  Addiction – Tough to quit!  Something to do with your hands  Stimulation – nicotine stimulates  Don’t know how to quit  Relieves stress  Other reasons?

73. Reasons to Quit  Health  Stinks, bad breath, yellow skin  Family/Friends  Too much money!  Peer pressure (fewer smokers)  Fewer places to smoke  Don’t like it anymore – sick of it  Others…

74. So how do I quit?  Form a plan – decide on the best approach for you.  Two ways to quit 1. All at once 2. Cutting back  Based on the way you want to quit there are a lot of tools out there to help you.

75. Tips/Techniques  The 4D’s – Drink water, deep breathe, delay and do something different  Brush your teeth, chew gum  Eat breakfast first, have snacks for daily cravings  Where you smoke and who you are with.  Cut back on coffee, caffeine and anything else that triggers you to smoke  Ask a health care provider about patch, gum, pill  Exercise, eat right, pick up a hobby  Stay positive! You Can do it!  Get support form the community

76. Programs & Supports  Patch  Gum  Nicotine Inhaler  Smokers’ Helpline  Internet Resources  www.smokershelp.net  www.gohealthy.ca  www.smokingsucks.c a  Teacher,  School Counselor,  Nurse, Doctor,  Friend/Family  “Kick the Nic” Group Program  Quit for Life

77. Community Supports to Quit The Lung Association Programs:  Smokers’ Helpline – 1-800-363-5864  Smokers Helpline Website and chat rooms www.smokershelp.netwww.smokershelp.net  E-Cousenling  Group Programs  School / Community Presentations  Information / Resources Centre  Student / Teacher Info. Kits  Lungs are For Life Lessons Plans

78. Questions & Answers

79. For more information, call the Smokers’ Helpline 1-800-363-5864 www.smokershelp.net