Chapter 21 Lesson 2

Did You Know? Learning about the health risks of tobacco has helped people choose to stay tobacco free.

Reduced Tobacco Use Among Teens A. Antismoking campaigns led to restricted tobacco advertising. Tobacco companies are required to fund antismoking promotions for young people. B. The cost of tobacco is very expensive. C. Legislative acts limit smoking in public places, so teens are growing up in an environment that is less tolerant to secondhand smoke. D. Teens avoid using tobacco because their parents disapprove of its use.

Strategies for Preventing Use of Tobacco A. Strategies can help your decision to live tobacco-free lifestyle. 1. Choose friends who share your values and beliefs, and who don’t use tobacco. 2. Avoid situations where tobacco products may be used. 3. Practice in advance how to refuse someone’s offer to use tobacco. Simply say, “No, thanks,” or give a simple reason, such as, “No, I need to stay fit for ____.”

Reasons to Give Up Tobacco Use A. Health problems begin, such as asthma or respiratory infections. B. Users have the desire and commitment to stop. C. Users realize how expensive the habit is. D. Users understand they can be led into other risky behaviors. E. Users under the age of 18 find it difficult to purchase tobacco. F. Users realize the health risks of second hand smoke to friends and family.

Stopping the Addiction Cycle A. Overcoming nicotine addiction can be difficult but not impossible. B. Most users will experience the temporary symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. 1. Users may become irritable and have difficulty concentrating. 2. Users may experience anxiety and sleep disturbances.

Stopping the Addiction Cycle C. To relieve withdrawal symptoms, nicotine substitutes can be used. 1. There are sprays, patches, and inhalers. 2. Substitutes can be purchased over the counter or with a doctor’s prescription.

Getting Help– Tips for Quitting A. Set a target day for quitting. B. Get support from friends and family. C. Identify available local health-related services. D. Replace tobacco use with healthier substitutes. E. Change your daily behavior, such as avoiding other users. F. Engage in healthy behaviors.