addictive drug
a substance that causes physiological or psychological dependence
nicotine
the addictive drug found in tobacco leaves
stimulant
a drug that increases the action of the central nervous system, the heart, and the organs
carcinogen
cancer-causing substance
tar
thick, sticky, dark fluid produced when tobacco burns
carbon monoxide
colorless, odorless and poisonous gas
smokeless tobacco
tobacco that is sniffed through the nose, held in the mouth, or chewed
leukoplakia
thickened, white, leathery-looking spots on the inside of the mouth that can develop into oral cancer
nicotine withdrawal
process that occurs in the body when nicotine is no longer used
nicotine substitutes
products that deliver small amounts of nicotine into the user's system while he or she is trying to give up the tobacco habit
tobacco cessation program
course that provides information and help to people who want to stop using tobacco
environmental tobacco smoke
is air that has been contaminated by tobacco smoke
mainstream smoke
smoke exhaled from the lungs of a smoker
sidestream smoke
smoke from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar
selling tobacco products to persons under 18
What is illegal in all states?
reduces
Smoking may lead to weight gain because it what the body's capacity for physical activity
prohibit smoking in public places
According to the U.S. surgeon general, what is the only way to protect people from the damaging health effects of ETS?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
What is SIDS?
twice as likely to get SIDS
How does exposure to ETS affect the likelihood of SIDS?
slow lung development
How does exposure to secondhand smoke affect lung development in children?
get involved in activities that promote healthy lifestyle, encourage others to practice healthful behaviors, start tobacco prevention program at school, join campaign for stricter tobacco regulations
What are 4 ways you and your family can join in the national effort to take a stand against tobacco use?
90%
about what percent of adult smokers began the habit of smoking as a teenager?
healthy, attractive, beautiful people sending the message that tobacco has no health consequences
Advertisements for tobacco products usually feature what?
leading
Medical studies have shown that tobacco use is the what cause of preventable death and disability in the United States?
lung disease, cancers, and heart disease
Smoking has been linked to what?
difficult
Most teens think they can quit, but quitting is very what?
blood pressure; heart rate
Using nicotine raises what and increases what?
tar, carbon monoxide, paint, rat poison, and toilet cleaner
What all does tobacco smoke contain?
respiratory system by paralyzing and destroying cilia, alveoli (air sacs), lung tissue,
What all does tar damage to a smokers body?
cilia
tiny hairlike structures that line the upper airways and protect the body against infection
alveoli
sacs that absorb oxygen and rids body of carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
What deprives the body's tissues and cells of oxygen; it increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, hardening of arteries, and other circulatory problems
cigar
What contains more nicotine and produces more tar and carbon monoxide than cigarettes
smokeless tobacco
What causes cancer of the mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, stomach, and pancreas?
brain chemistry changes, respiration and heart rate increases, taste buds are dulled and appetite is reduced, users have bad breath, yellowed teeth, and smelly hair, skin, and clothes
What are short term affects?
chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, coronary heart disease and stroke, and a weakened immune system
What are long term affects?
Tobacco Legislation
In 1998, tobacco companies and 46 states reached a legal settlement that restricts tobacco advertising aimed at young people.
lose weight, mature, and movies, ads, tv
Why do teens use tobacco?
better cardiovascular endurance, better athletic performance and fitness, reduce risk of lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke
What are the benefits of not smoking?
freedom, less stress, more confidence
Mental/ Emotional benefits?
surround yourself with positive influences, reduce peer pressure, be prepared to say no
What are strategies for not smoking?
irritability, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and cravings
Nicotine withdrawal symptoms
gum, patches, nasal spray, and inhalers
nicotine substitutes
set a date, get support, seek doctor, replace tobacco with healthy behaviors
Trying to quit
carbon monoxide reduces oxygen, impaired growth, miscarriage, premature
Pregnant women who smoke
sore throats, ear infections and upper respiratory problems
children of smokers tend to have what